Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri Island, is a small island located in Mumbai Harbor, off the coast of Mumbai, India. The island is famous for its ancient rock-cut temples, particularly the Elephanta Caves, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These caves are dedicated to Lord Shiva and contain a collection of remarkable sculptures, intricate carvings, and bas-reliefs, many of which date back to the 5th to 7th centuries.
The island faces challenges in waste management, impacting its fragile ecosystem. Our goal is a comprehensive initiative to address the waste management challenges on Elephanta Island, with a focus on sustainable practices, community engagement, and infrastructure development. The primary aim is to establish effective waste management systems to preserve the island's natural beauty, cultural heritage,and environmental integrity.
As a step towards our aim of preserving the heritage of Elephanta Island, we organised a cleanup drive on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. With the help of 75 + volunteers, we collected a total of 1450 kgs of waste from the island.