Vivekanand Education Society (VES), one of Mumbai’s most respected educational groups, collaborated with Project Mumbai’s Jallosh initiative and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). It is a CII initiative that promotes sustainable, eco-friendly building practices through green certifications across India. The event was a large-scale beach cleanup drive at Dadar Chowpatty. The clean up drive was led by 300 NSS students from various VES institutes. These along with 20+ teachers and other volunteers, who together collected over 2070 kgs of garbage.
Participating colleges of VES included VES Polytechnic, VES Business School, VES College of Law, and VES College of Pharmacy. It also included VES Institute of Technology, VES College of Architecture, VES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, and VES Institute of Management Studies & Research.
The waste collected included paper, plastics, cloth materials, and religious remnants. This clean up effort made a meaningful impact toward restoring the natural ecosystem of the beach. The initiative reinforced VES’s commitment to environmental conservation, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Speaking about the initiative, Shri Rajesh Gehani, Secretary, VES said, ‘At VES, we believe education goes beyond classrooms. It is about nurturing responsible citizens. The cleanup drive is not only about reviving our beaches but also about instilling in our students the values of environmental stewardship, responsible celebration, and active citizenship. We are proud of our NSS team and student volunteers for leading this impactful initiative.’
Spanning a legacy of over 50 years, VES has been at the forefront of academic excellence. They have a value-based education along with an impactful social outreach. Guided by its ethos of nurturing socially responsible citizens, VES continues to champion initiatives that raise awareness. Awareness about the urgent need for cleaner beaches, responsible waste management, and ecological preservation.
Established in 1962, Vivekanand Education Society (VES) is committed to nurturing excellence in academics, innovation, and holistic development. Located in Chembur, Mumbai, VES has grown into 7 sprawling campuses. They have 26+ institutions offering education across diverse fields such as arts, commerce, science, engineering, law, management, architecture, business school and more.
Guided by the values of Swami Vivekananda and the visionary leadership of Shri Hashu Advani Ji, VES strives to create future-ready individuals. Those who excel in their fields while embodying ethical values and social responsibility. With state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated faculty, and a vibrant student community, VES continues to inspire generations to achieve their highest potential.
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