Citizen movement cleans 1,200 tonnes of waste from Maharashtra's mangroves in 300 weeks
TNN / May 19, 2026, 17:00 (IST)
What began with three citizens during the COVID-19 lockdown has blossomed into Maharashtra's largest community-led environmental movement. The Mangrove Cleanup Drive recently celebrated 300 consecutive weeks of coastal restoration, mobilizing over 1.25 lakh volunteers and removing 1,200 tonnes of waste.