World Environment Day 2025: The Bhamla Foundation Leads the Charge to End Plastic Pollution

In a powerful celebration of World Environment Day 2025, the Bhamla Foundation, under the leadership of the ever-committed Asif Bhamla, hosted one of the country’s most impactful environmental drives—The Mega Mithi River Clean-a-thon. Marking an incredible 550 weeks of continuous clean-up efforts across India, the event brought together policymakers, celebrities, activists, youth leaders, and citizens for a united mission: Ending Plastic Pollution.

A Movement, Not Just a Moment

This year’s theme — “Starting the Movement to End Plastic Pollution” — was more than a slogan. It was a call to action and a celebration of perseverance, resilience, and collective responsibility. The clean-a-thon took place at the Mithi River, Mahim Causeway, and was flagged off by Adv. Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister and proud son of Bandra, whose presence amplified the initiative's commitment to civic and environmental well-being.

Eco-Champ Vedang Raina Joins as Youth Ambassador

Rising star and youth icon Vedang Raina was introduced as the official Eco-Champ and Youth Ambassador for the movement. His energy and voice aim to mobilize younger generations to step up and be eco-warriors in their everyday lives.

A Star-Studded Commitment to the Planet

Several familiar faces turned up in solidarity with the cause:

• Farah Khan, filmmaker and changemaker, joined the cleanup with signature passion and wit.

• Lakshmi Manchu, actor and Swachh Bharat Ambassador, reminded everyone why consistent advocacy is key.

• Meghna Ghai Puri, educationist and environmental supporter, encouraged collective climate consciousness through awareness and education.
  

Their presence signaled not just endorsement—but active involvement, getting their hands dirty to protect our rivers and oceans from the choking grip of plastic.

Saher Bhamla: The Next Generation of Eco-Leadership

Spearheading youth coordination and media awareness was Saher Bhamla, a rising force in climate activism. Saher, with her sharp organizational skills and media-savvy approach, is ensuring the sustainability mission gets amplified across platforms, inspiring young minds to not just observe, but participate in change.

From Cleanups to Conversations

This campaign, supported by the UN Environment Programme, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, D-CAL (DY Patil Climate Action Lab), and several civic partners, showcases how local action scales up to national impact. As plastic pollution threatens marine life, ecosystems, and human health, efforts like these are not only vital but urgent.

Join the Mission

On April 25th at 7:30 AM, the movement took shape — boots on the ground, gloves on hands, hearts in the right place. But the mission doesn’t stop there. The Bhamla Foundation urges every citizen to adopt sustainable practices, advocate for policy changes, and support environmental clean-up projects.