In the wake of Plastic ban in
Maharashtra, thanks to a professional assignment, I met Afroz Shah. His name is
synonymous with the largest beach clean up activity in the world. A lawyer by
profession, Afroz is now a United Nations Champion of the Earth Volunteer. Over
the last three years, he, along with scores of volunteers, students and local
residents, he led the clean up and restoration of the Versova beach.
Prior to this, the beach like any
other in Mumbai was filthy. It was a dump and seemed beyond repair. My takeaway
from meeting him was how we need to think on an individual, personal level of
how we can help the environment. We cannot create physical waste and pollution,
and then blame the government. I hope to I can try to curb some waste at my
end. This is my goal for the year. What is yours?
See the beach? Its gorgeous, blue
and looks inviting! In fact, the Oliver Ridley turtles were spotted for the
very first time in Mumbai at this beach. Apparently, the turtles think of it as
a worthy home. I don’t think we can ask for more J
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GO ahead, say it out loud!