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Axis Bank organizes cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: To mark World Environment Day ‘23, Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, organized Clean-A-thon, a cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach in Mumbai. This initiative is part of the Bank’s nationwide campaign to clean 25+ beaches and water bodies. Around 200 + volunteers joined the campaign to emphasize […]
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: To mark World Environment Day ‘23, Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, organized Clean-A-thon, a cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach in Mumbai. This initiative is part of the Bank’s nationwide campaign to clean 25+ beaches and water bodies. Around 200 + volunteers joined the campaign to emphasize the urgency of combating plastic pollution and promoting responsible waste management practices. Dr. Chetan V. Kantharia, MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery) graced the occasion.
The cleanliness drive witnessed participation from the Bank’s branch employees, local communities, environmental activists/influencers, local authorities, and volunteers who collected 2450 kg of plastic waste from beaches and water bodies. The volunteers also educated the local people about the harmful effects of plastic pollution and how they can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Speaking about the initiative Mr. Ravi Narayanan, Group Executive – Branch Banking, Retail Liabilities & Product, Axis Bank said, “We firmly believe that the responsibility to protect our planet lies with each one of us, and through this initiative, we aim to instill a sense of environmental consciousness and responsibility amongst fellow citizens. This initiative will add to several ongoing global efforts for a greener and more sustainable future, reaffirming our commitment to build a safe and healthier planet, which we owe to the generations which follow us.”
