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Janwani

Advancing Sustainable Development in Pune

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Our Origin and Mission

Janwani, an initiative of the Mahra a Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), was established in 2006 under the esteemed Chairmanship of Late Shri B. G. Deshmukh, former Cabinet Secretary, Government of India. Our mission is to advocate and implement sustainable development strategies in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) for the benefit of its citizens and residents. We are dedicated to identifying gaps in the development process, se ing priorities, and providing well-researched and practical solutions.

Janwani

Advancing Sustainable Development in Pune

e-waste collection

Our Origin and Mission

Janwani, an initiative of the Mahra a Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), was established in 2006 under the esteemed Chairmanship of Late Shri B. G. Deshmukh, former Cabinet Secretary, Government of India. Our mission is to advocate and implement sustainable development strategies in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) for the benefit of its citizens and residents. We are dedicated to identifying gaps in the development process, se ing priorities, and providing well-researched and practical solutions.

Our Journey

Janwani was created with the objective of transforming the Pune Metropolitan Region into an exemplary place to live and work. Our approach involves creating a collaborative platform for stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions across various aspects of city life, including the environment, mobility, cultural enrichment, and basic amenities.

anagement, which has become an urgent priority. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions in waste collection services and temporary migration of waste collectors and slum dwellers, tested our systems. Despite these hurdles, our dedicated team made significant e In recent years, Janwani has focused extensively on Environmental sustainability, specifically Solid Waste Management, which has become an urgent priority. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions in waste collection services and temporary migration of waste collectors and slum dwellers, tested our systems. Despite these hurdles, our dedicated team made significant e orts to restore and stabilize waste orts to restore and stabilize waste collection services.

Janwani was created with the objective of transforming the Pune Metropolitan Region into an exemplary place to live and work. Our approach involves creating a collaborative platform for stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions across various aspects of city life, including the environment, mobility, cultural enrichment, and basic amenities.

anagement, which has become an urgent priority. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions in waste collection services and temporary migration of waste collectors and slum dwellers, tested our systems. Despite these hurdles, our dedicated team made significant e In recent years, Janwani has focused extensively on Environmental sustainability, specifically Solid Waste Management, which has become an urgent priority. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions in waste collection services and temporary migration of waste collectors and slum dwellers, tested our systems. Despite these hurdles, our dedicated team made significant e orts to restore and stabilize waste orts to restore and stabilize waste collection services.

Our Initiatives

Under our flagship Zero Garbage Initiative,Janwani is commi ed to ensuring comprehensive waste collection and segregation in several areas,including slums such as Laxminagar, Sanjay Gandhinagar, and Hadapsar-Manjari, as well as Zone F of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. We currently cover over 150,000 households.

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E-Waste Recycling

Raising awareness and facilitating the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

02

3R Principles

Promoting Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle practices among citizens.

03

Sanitary Waste Management

Educating schools and communities on the proper management of sanitary waste.

In addition to Zero Garbage, we focus on various other critical areas:

Our Board

Our Board of Trustees comprises distinguished individuals with a wealth of experience:

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Dr. Vijay Kelkar Chairman, Janwani; Renowned  Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Dr. Vijay Kelkar

Chairman, Janwani; Renowned

Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Mr. Ravi Pandit Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd

Mr. Ravi Pandit

Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Vishal Jain CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Mr. Vishal Jain

CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Mr. Arun Firodia Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Mr. Arun Firodia

Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Dr. Vijay Kelkar Chairman, Janwani; Renowned  Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Dr. Vijay Kelkar

Chairman, Janwani; Renowned

Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Mr. Arun Firodia

Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Mr. Arun Firodia Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Vishal Jain

CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Mr. Vishal Jain CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Mr. Ravi Pandit

Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd

Mr. Ravi Pandit Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd
Mr. Arun Firodia Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Mr. Arun Firodia

Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President

Dr. Vijay Kelkar Chairman, Janwani; Renowned  Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Dr. Vijay Kelkar

Chairman, Janwani; Renowned

Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. Ravi Pandit Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd

Mr. Ravi Pandit

Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd

Mr. Vishal Jain CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Mr. Vishal Jain

CEO, Leverant; Former Global Management Consultant.

Our Legal Status and Governance

Janwani is a registered Public Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, with its accounting year starting from April 1, 2014. Our registration details are as follows:

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Trust Registration Certificate No: E/6760/P DT.6.2.2014

80G Certification No: PN/CIT (Exempt.)/Tech/80G/319/PuneRange/2015/16/1188

12-A Certification No: PN/PCIT(Exemp.)/Tech/12A(a) /N-36/PuneRange/419/81_/14_15/292

PAN No : AABTJ9261F

TAN No : PNEJ08981A

CSR Registration No : CSR00003799

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Janwani, established in 2006 and now an independent trust supported by MCCIA, aims to make the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) the best place to live and work by promoting solid waste management in collaboration with various stakeholders and has achieved significant progress in coverage, segregation, E-waste collection and capacity building.

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Registered Office Address 

Sr. No. 100/A/2, ground floor, Shivam Apartment, Shramiknagar, Near Sukhwnivas Society, Asha Nagar Road, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411016

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