Pune: Gestamp Automotive, HFCF, PMC, and Hamari Awaz Collaborate for Ghat Cleaning Drive on World Water Day
Pune, 22nd March 2025: In a united effort to promote water conservation and environmental sustainability, Gestamp Automotive, in partnership with Hope for the Children Foundation (HFCF), Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Hamari Awaz, successfully conducted a Ghat Cleaning Drive at Sangamwadi Ghat to mark World Water Day. The initiative aimed to spread awareness about the significance of water conservation, pollution control, and the need for maintaining clean water bodies.
The event witnessed active participation from volunteers, including corporate professionals, PMC officials, and local community members who came together to clean the ghat. This drive aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all.
Representing Gestamp Automotive, Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ) Ajay Chaudhary, Kartik Shetty, and their team contributed to the initiative. From Hope for the Children Foundation, key participants included CEO Dr. Caroline, Program Head Shakil Shaikh, Assistant Manager Param Anand, Coordinator Vishal Waghmare, Assistant Gaurav Mahadik, along with Deepak Kamble, Dhanraj Wadmare, Santosh Khadtare, and Dhanya Bhat.
Senior officials from PMC’s Dhole Patil Ward Office, including Senior Health Inspectors Tulshiram Sable and Sunil Tanwar, Health Inspector Vikram Sarwade, and Mokaadams Dinesh Parmar, Sunil Dalimbe, and Nagesh Landge, were present to oversee and support the drive.
Adding an artistic dimension to the campaign, children from Hamari Awaz (Tadiwala Road) presented a thought-provoking street play focused on the importance of water conservation. Their performance effectively conveyed the urgency of preserving water resources and encouraged the audience to adopt sustainable practices in daily life.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives from Gestamp Automotive and HFCF emphasized the crucial role of preserving water resources and called upon participants to take proactive steps in reducing water pollution.
This cleaning drive was not just about physically clearing waste but also about educating people on the harmful effects of pollution on local water bodies and the environment at large.
Call to Action
While initiatives like this play a significant role, sustained efforts are required to ensure Pune’s water resources remain secure for future generations. The Pune Municipal Corporation must take decisive steps to implement sustainable water management practices, enforce stricter pollution control measures, and organize regular clean-up drives across the city. Additionally, increasing public awareness and imposing stricter penalties on polluters are necessary to make a lasting impact.
Every individual has a responsibility to contribute to water conservation and keep our natural resources clean. The time to act is now—before it’s too late.
