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Learn More About Janwani
Discover Janwani’s journey, mission, and commitment to creating a cleaner, sustainable, and better Pune.
Janwani
Advancing Sustainable Development in Pune
Our Origin and Mission
Janwani, an initiative of the Mahratta 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, setting 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.
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 efforts.
Our Initiatives
Under our flagship Zero Garbage Initiative, Janwani is committed 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.
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3R Principles
Promoting Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle practices among citizens.
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Sanitary Waste Management
Educating schools and communities on the proper management of sanitary waste.
Our Board
Our Board of Trustees comprises distinguished individuals with a wealth of experience.
Dr. Vijay Kelkar
Chairman, Janwani; Renowned
Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF
Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar
Chairman, Janwani; Renowned
Economist and Former Executive Director, IMF
Mr. Arun Firodia
Chairman, Kinetic Engineering Ltd; Former President
Mr. Ravi Pandit
Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd
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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:
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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