NSS Unit of St. John College of Humanities and Sciences organised a Beach Cleaning programme at Shirgaon Beach on 21/01/2026 from 7:00 a.m. onwards. The objective was to To promote environmental cleanliness and protection of coastal ecosystems, To create awareness about the harmful effects of marine waste and plastic pollution., To instill a sense of environmental responsibility among students. and To encourage community participation in sustainable environmental practices.

Date: 21/01/2026, 7:00 a.m. onwards
Department / Committee: NSS Unit
Venue: Shirgaon Beach
No. of Participants: 35 NSS Volunteers
Nature of Activity: Environmental Awareness & Community Service
Mode of Activity: Offline
Activity In-charge: Mr. Ameer Shaikh (NSS Programme Officer)

Objectives:
● To promote environmental cleanliness and protection of coastal ecosystems.
● To create awareness about the harmful effects of marine waste and plastic pollution.
● To instill a sense of environmental responsibility among students.
● To encourage community participation in sustainable environmental practices.

Session Details & Outcomes:
● More than 290 kgs of waste was collected from a specific patch of Shirgaon Beach.
● The beach area was visibly cleaned and restored.
● Created public awareness about environmental protection and cleanliness.
● Reinforced the role of youth in safeguarding the environment.