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Chennai, February, 2025 – In a remarkable display of unity, Rotary Clubs from RI District 3233, led by the Rotary Club of Madras Cosmos, joined hands to support the Indian Coast Guard’s Raising Day celebration. The Indian Coast Guard organized a Special Coastal Clean-up Drive & Awareness Campaign, with Rotarians participating to honour the true heroes in service while also highlighting the importance of clean shores and marine conservation. Theunique initiative coordinated by Born To Win Research Foundation Trust was held on 17th morning, with participation from Rotary leaders, volunteers from schools and Coast Guard Officers, who worked alongside each other to clean the beach and spread awareness.
Rotary International District 3233 Governor Rtn. Mahaveer Bothra, who was amazed by the unity of the Rotary clubs coming together for this initiative, emphasized,
“Rotary is committed to supporting the environment, peace-building & water sanitation & Hygiene. This coastal cleanup drive beautifully aligns with all three of these core focus areas, making it a thoughtful project. I deeply thank DIG Satish Kumar & I appreciate the Indian Coast Guard for giving our district this opportunity to contribute to a cleaner and safer coastline. It is truly our great honour and pride to undertake a project with real heroes. It is through such collaborations that we strengthen our resolve to create lasting change.”
Speaking about the initiative, Rtn. Radhika Dhruv, President of the Rotary Club of Madras Cosmos, said,
“It is an honour to stand alongside the Indian Coast Guard in their Raising Day celebrations. I would like to thank Indian Coast Guard & Varsha Aswani, Founder, Born To Win Research Foundation Trust to provide this opportunity. Keeping our coastline clean is not just an environmental responsibility, but a tribute to the brave Officers who protect our shores. This collaboration is a testament to the power of collective action & I thank my 40 co-presidents for making this possible.”
The event featured a brief inaugural ceremony, where Deputy Inspector General Satish Kumar honoured the Chief Guest, Shri. MP Amith, IAS, Regional Deputy Commissioner (South), Smt. Varsha Aswani, Founder & Managing Trustee of the Born to Win Research Foundation Trust, DG Rtn. Mahaveer Bothra of Rotary International District 3233, and Rtn. Radhika Dhruv, President of the Rotary Club of Madras Cosmos. During the event, the officers also educated the gathering about the significance of marine life and the crucial role everyone plays in its conservation.
This drive was further supported by Soroptimist International Chennai Equitara, Top Angle Photography & the following Rotary Clubs of:
Chennai Capital, Madras Tnagar, Chennai Aristro, Chennai Chola, Agaram, Chennai Velachery, Aura Chennai, Chennai Silk City, Alandur, Chennai Noblehearts, Aarch City – Madras, RCC Accord, Madras Temple City, Chennai Coral, Nanganallur, Madras North East, Madras North, Annanagar Aadithya, Royapettah, Madras Midtown, Chennai Posh, Madras Mount, Chennai Korattur, Chennai Gemini, Chennai Akshaya, Chennai Neithal, Chennai Radiance, Chennai Sunrise, Madras West, Chennai Medical Fraternity, Chennai Nolambur, Chennai KK Nagar, Madras Bay City, Chennai Towers, Madras Porur, Chennai Meraki, Madras Connemara, Tharamani, Chennai Rainbow, Chennai Maithri & Chennai Connemara.
