In a remarkable display of community spirit and environmental responsibility, over 2,000 citizens came together at Carter Road Beach, Mumbai, to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025. The large-scale drive, supported by Allcargo Group, its CSR arm Avashya Foundation, and partner NGOs, resulted in the removal of 10 tonnes of waste in a single day.
The initiative was organized in collaboration with Swachha Vasundhara Abhiyaan (SVA), a youth-led citizen movement that has been consistently cleaning Carter Road Beach for over 235 weeks. To date, the group has mobilized more than 49,000 volunteers and removed over 190 tonnes of plastic waste from Mumbai’s coastline.
Volunteers included students from the Allcargo Skill Development Centre, members of the Saad Foundation, and employees of Allcargo Group, who turned up in large numbers to support the cause.
Speaking on the occasion, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Executive Chairman, Allcargo Group, said: “It was inspiring to see the energy and commitment of our youth and citizens working together to protect one of Mumbai’s natural landmarks. At Allcargo, care for environment and society is enshrined in our core values, and our ESG vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 guides us. I am extremely proud of my team and our partners for consistently showing up for the planet.”
He also lauded Swachha Vasundhara Abhiyaan, which he first encountered during his morning walks, for their unwavering dedication to the environment: “Their consistency and ability to mobilize thousands of volunteers week after week is truly admirable. They are an inspiration for citizen-led change.”
The cleanup drive at Carter Road Beach served as a reminder of the power of collective action in combating plastic pollution and fostering environmental sustainability.
