Source: DSNDP, Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari, and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari
On Jun, 15,2025 the Delaware community came together for a significant environmental cleanup, as volunteers from Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) participated in an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup drive. This event, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), took place at the at 400 N Maryland Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804. A dedicated team of 10 volunteers from New Castle County cleared 11 large trash bags, removing approximately 220 pounds of waste.
With the core principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The world is one family), DSNDP has undertaken numerous nationwide environmental initiatives since July 2022. This philosophy, along with the visionary leadership of Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari, drives their commitment to a cleaner and greener future for all.
DSNDP’s impact in Delaware continues to grow, the organization also carried out other cleanliness activities such as Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Highway, across 2 cities involving a total of 84 volunteers who worked for around 176 volunteer hours, collecting 85 bags of waste resulting in approx. 1275 pounds of garbage.
Beyond Delaware, DSNDP operates in 18 states and 74 cities across the U.S., hosting 24 environmental programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Beach, and river cleanups. In total, DSNDP has mobilized 2784 volunteers, who have collectively removed 43,995 pounds of trash, providing substantial cost savings to local and state governments. The organization’s work has been widely recognized, earning 67 certificates and 97 signboards from various government entities.
In addition to environmental efforts, DSNDP is committed to public health initiatives, including tree planting projects in 15 states and 34 cities, the Women’s Cancer Awareness Conference held in February 2023, and blood and plasma donation drives in the U.S. and Canada. To mark Earth Day 2024, the organization organized a nationwide Mega Cleanliness Drive and Tree Conservation Event across 21 locations.
For more information, please visit www.dsndp.com.
