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Service Rooted in Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari’s Vision Flourishes in California!
by: Priya Jadhav
Published: July 14, 2026
SAN DIEGO...On July 12th 2026, the California community came together for a significant environmental cleanup, as volunteers from Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) participated in an Adopt-A-Ramp cleanup drive. This event, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, took place at 16411 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego CA-92128. A dedicated team of two volunteers from San Diego County cleared 7 large trash bags, removing approximately 105 pounds of waste.
In alignment with the motto "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The world is one family), DSNDP aims to foster a brighter future by advocating for cleanliness drives in collaboration with the US government by undertaking nationwide cleanliness drives since July 2022. These activities are executed under the guidance of the founders of the organisation Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari.
Earlier in California, the organization also carried out other cleanliness activities such as Adopt-a-Ramp, Adopt-a-Highway, Adopt-a-Beach etc. across 13 cities involving a total of 588 volunteers who collected 715 bags of waste resulting in approx. 10725 pounds of trash.
Within the North America continent, DSNDP continues to collaborate with 19 states and 119 cities across the United States for nationwide cleanliness drives including 24 different programs such as Adopt-Highway/Park/Beach/ Street/ River etc. During these cleanliness drives, DSNDP has successfully engaged 4797 volunteers, actively collecting 72900 pounds of trash, resulting in significant cost savings for the government. The organization has received accolades from various state and county governments in the form of 67 certificates and 97 signboards within the nation.
The organisation is actively involved in tree plantation and conservation across 18 states and 39 cities within the US. DSNDP also leads health initiatives such as the Women's Cancer Awareness Conference that was successfully hosted in 2023, and numerous blood/ plasma donation drives in Canada and the United States in recent years. DSNDP organized large-scale environmental initiatives in 2024 to celebrate Earth Day. In 2025, DSNDP marked the milestone of 500 Green Initiatives across the United States and Canada, uniting over 300 volunteers who collected nearly 2400 pounds of trash, further advancing efforts in environmental conservation. Photos:DSNDP