ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs

Sr. No 01 Name AAKAR MUMBAI Addres s Shed/4 , Swami Krishna nand Sherwa la Munici pal School, Jogesh wari (E) Peacoc k Palace, Ground Floor, 69 Bhulab hai Desai Rd Pin 400 060 City Mumbai Work Phone 022282647 81/2477 Fax E-Mail Address aakar_mumbai @rediffmail.co m Website http://www.u nitedwaymu mbai.org/aak ar.asp Description Works primarily for welfare of rag pickers and sweepers, covering the suburban area of Mumbai from Bandra to Dahisar. Has conducted a survey of ragpickers to understand their overall socio-economic status and their problems and needs. Notes

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AGNI Action for Good Governan ce and Networkin g

400 026

Mumbai

022236113 27

022236224 92

agni@agnimu mbai.org

www.agnimu mbai.org

AGNI networks citizen groups so as to create the democratic "numbers" that no political system can easily ignore.Works in most of the 24 City wards in Mumbai.

Can give help and advice on how to form and manage an ALM Advanced Locality Management group to deal with waste management and other civic issues in your neighbourhood. AGNI website has information on all ALMS that have been formed in Mumbai. Has formed a JAAG (Joint Area Action Group) in most wards. JAAGs fix local priorities, raise resources, run activities and are the interactive channels between citizens, administrative set-ups and elected representatives. A "Committee of Coordinators" meets monthly.

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ASHOKA INDIA

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AYBI Associatio

Flat 6, Bina Apartm ent, 216 A, 6th Road, Guru Gange swar Mrg, Khar (W) 213 Oyster

Mumbai

022260476 35

ashokamail@v snl.net, sohiniatashoka @vsnl.net

www.ashoka. org

To make significant contributions to a wide range of fields in India, from appropriate technology to gender equity, from health care delivery systems to income generation. Runs Ashoka Fellowship scheme.

400 001

Mumbai

0222344

022220703

aybi@vsnl.co m

Since 1990, aims to motivate and involve youth

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
n of Youth for A Better India s, 74 / 75 Mahen dra Chamb ers, 2nd Floor, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort c/o Shyam Chaina ni, 9 St James Court, Marine Drive Hornbil l House, Dr Salim Ali Chowk, Shahee d Bhagat Singh Road (Opp Lion Gate) Y.B. Chava n Centre, 4th Floor, Gen. J. Bhonsa le Marg J.S. Sheth Chowk Munici pal School, 3rd Floor Room # 78, Nana 6348 / 2344 5878 / 2207 1689/90 66 / 234241 44 in seeking solutions to social and environmental problems. Have conducted summer camps for children on waste management and segregating garbage.

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BEAG BOMBAY ENVIRON MENTAL ACTION GROUP BNHS Bombay Natural History Society

400 020

Mumbai

022226204 02

022228293 24

shyam@beag. net

www.beag.ne t

BEAG works on urban environmental and wildlife issues. It is involved in antipoaching work, nature education, and policy formulation, while legal intervention is its forte. Awareness raising and education programmes related to all aspects of the natural environment. Have an Environmental Education Centre at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

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400 023

Mumbai

022228218 11

022228376 15

bnhs@bom4.v snl.net.in

www.bnhs.or g

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BOMBAY FIRST

400 021

Mumbai

022228100 70

022228100 72

www.bombay first.org

Works on infrastructure and waste management issues in the city.

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CENTRE FOR ENVIRON MENTAL RESEARC H AND EDUCATIO N

400 007

Mumbai

022238115 81/22

cere_india@ya hoo.co.in

www.cereindia.org

Activities to widen the scope and effectiveness of environmental education and environmental research across India. Has established an Environment Resource Centre in Mumbai.

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
09 CHILARKP VSSMC Chowk 3 Vikram Jyoti Society , Deonar , Sion Tromb ay Cecil Court, 3rd Flr Mahak avi Bhusha n Marg, Near Regal Cinem a, Colaba Sadgur u, 16 French Bridge Road, Chowp atty 400 088 Mumbai Established on 1986, concerned with environmental protection and social welfare programmes for the tribals. Also offers counselling and health awareness services. 022228820 18 022220216 21/2204 8083 citispace@nag aralliance.org, cleansweep@nagarallianc e.org

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CITISPACE /CLEAN AIR/CLEA N SWEEP

400 001

Mumbai

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CLEAN AIR ISLAND

400 007

Mumbai

022236192 49/2386 0703

022238617 06/2384 0489

shantachatterji @hotmail.com

www.indev.ni c.in/cleanair

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CLEAN MUMBAI FOUNDATI ON

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CONSERV ATION ACTION TRUST (CAT)

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ENVIROVIGIL

91 Bennet t Villa, 27 Wodeh ouse Road B 502 Glenga te, Hirana ndani Garden s, Powai Behind Boiler House, TMC's Chatra pati Shivaji

400 039

Mumbai

400 076

Mumbai

022228350 43 / 228726 09 / 220448 38 022257072 07

022228264 86 / 221528 77 022257014 59

cleanmumbaif n@yahoo.com

Runs vermicomposting projects in A Ward (Colaba), has vermicomposting site at Colaba Pumping Station, sells vermicomposting kits, recycles office paper, undertakes environmental awareness activities, works on air pollution issues in south Mumbai Looks into garbage management issues.

Works mainly in south Mumbai.

debi.cat@gmai l.com

CAT is dedicated to provide assistance in the form of technical information, legal advice, aid and equipment to all those who are confronting environmental problems. http://envirovigil.org/inde x2.asp Undertaking a number of environmental activities and projects, mainly related to waste management, in the Thane and Navi Mumbai areas.

400 805

Thane

022245596 52

envirovigil@in diatimes.com

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
Mahara j Hospit al Campu s, Kalwa Force Trainin g Centre, Plot No 40 H/43 Shivaji Nagar, Relatio n Office, Govan di Union Co-op. Insuran ce Buildin g, 3rd Floor, 23 Sir P.M Road, Fort /o Munici pal Sewag e Pumpi ng station , Jai Prakas h Road, Andher i (W) 18- B-1 Shivda rshan Bldg., Shiv Vallabh Road No 15., 3rd

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FORCE

400 043

Mumbai

022309316 56/0982 042103 9

poonam.rh@re diffmail.com

Organise ragpickers for the collection, segregation & composting of garbage. Sells vermicomposting kits.

FORCE - Forum of Recycling Community and Environment

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FRIENDS OF TREES

400 001

Mumbai

022228708 60

Monitors and documents the status and health of trees in mumbai. It is active in tree plantation, checking wanton tree-felling and lobbying with municipal authorities to take measures to safeguard the city's trees.

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GREEN CROSS SIOCIETY

400 053

Mumbai

022263299 78/0932 415627 3

garbageguru@ vsnl.com

www.wasteto health.org

Recycling of wet waste through use of microbes. Sells composting kits. Education, demonstration and training offered on new ways to look at transformation of wasted organics, to bring health and prosperity.

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GREEN EARTH FOUNDATI ON FOR GLOBAL ENVIRON MENT GREENPE ACE

400 066

Mumbai

022289738 54

Works for the cause of creating environmental awareness supported by activities for sustainable ecosystem. www.greenp eace.org/indi Part of international NGO that takes action on various

400 055

Mumbai

022261629

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
Floor, Laxmi Bhava n, 3rd Lane, Khar Subwa y road, Santac ruz (E) Munici pal School Buildin g, Room No.27, Gilder Lane, Mumba i Central 5/702, Flower Valley, Easter n Expres s Highwa y C/o Rotary Club of Thane, Sahayo g Mandir, 2nd Floor, Sahayo g Mandir Path, Ghanta li, Naupa da 119 Udyog Bhava n, Sonaw ala 35 a/ environment-related issues.

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HAMARA CLUB

400 008

Mumbai

022230541 08

022255629 12

hamaraclub@r ediffmail.com

Educating street children with environmental issues being taught as part of the curriculum.

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HARIYALI

400 601

Thane

022339918 90 /022254741 19

punamsingavi @vsnl.com or info@hariyalit hane.com

http://hariyali thane.com/

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HOPE HERE ON PROJECT ENVIRON MENT

400 602

Thane

capcon_thane @vsnl.com

Active in the field of protection and up-gradation of environmental conditions, more particularly with the involvement and participation of the students community and naturelovers including tree planting and afforestation drives. HOPE is a programme of the Rotary Club of Thane. The major objectives of the programme are to impart nature education, increase awareness about nature & environment and to undertake activities for conservation in and around Thane.

HOPE meets every Saturday at 7pm. To become a member of HOPE costs: Rs.50 for Students, Rs.100 for Adults and Rs.100 for Institutions

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HOPES

400 063

Mumbai

0222686 3447/26 867120

jagruti.bhatia @hopesindia.o rg

www.hopesin dia.org

Market research in the field of healthcare, need assessments, gap analysis, investigation work on topics like waste management and related topics; They run

HOPES - Help Organisation for People, Environment and Society

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
Road, Gorega on (E) 24 I LOVE MUMBAI (Committ ee) INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ENV SCIENCE & TECHNOL OGY 2 Soona Mahal, 143 Marine Drive Flat No 6 Plot No. 24, Sir Naraya m Society , Rifle Rang, Ghatko par (W) 400 020 Mumbai 022220454 41 / 228529 46 psramanathan @hotmail.com , ghardaqa@hot mail.com biomedical waste management training programmes and awareness programmes on pollution prevention. Striving relentlessly in helping fulfill every Mumbaikar's / Bombayite's dream of living in a clean, green, beautiful Mumbai Provides awareness about environment pollutants, environment safety through seminars, rallies, essays and elocutions etc.

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400 086

Mumbai

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INTEGRAT ED DEVELOP MENT SOCIETY (IDS) KIDS FOR TIGERS

098198 37958

prashantagale 2000@yahoo.c om

Recycle plastic in W Ward.

602 Maker Chamb ers V, Narima n Point 9 Sumer Kendra , Pandur ang Marg, Worli 510 Prasad Chamb ers, Opera House

400 021

Mumbai

022228300 61/81

022228743 80

www.kidsforti gers.org

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LIFE Trust

400 025

Mumbai

022558223 67/5582 2702

lifetrust@hath way.com

'Kids for Tigers' is a Sanctuary environmental education programme in schools across India that aims to bring out the vital connection between the survival of the tiger and our ecological health. Working very closely with Education Department of BMC and focuses on working on the upliftment of students studying in BMC schools. Attempts to foster and facilities the harmonious and mutual development of man, animal and nature. Areas of concern cover inculcation of noble values, upgradation of environment, and improvement of quality of life. Research and coodination of policy and action on

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MAHAJAN AM

400 004

Mumbai

022236192 17

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MUMBAI ENVIRON

24/303 Park

400 053

Mumbai

022263153

rishiagg@hot mail.com

www.mesn.o rg

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
MENTAL SOCIAL NETWORK View, Oshiwa ra, MHADA Compl ex, Andher i (W) 4th Floor, CVOD Jain School, 84 Samuel Street, Dongri 26 Yashod an 4th Floor, Dins Wachh a Rd., Church gate 590 Ali Yavar Jung Marg, Bandra (E) 00 different environmental and social issues in the city. Their website holds a directory of events and organisations working in this field. mamta@cehca .org MMAG is a project of the India Centre for Human Rights and Law. It works on issues related to health hazards generated in and around medical facilities and lobbies for safer alternatives in Mumbai and India. Segregation of solid waste in residential colony. Recover recycle & reuse plastic waste.

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MUMBAI MEDWAST E ACTION GROUP

400 009

Mumbai

022237906 99 / 237166 90

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NAGAR

400 071

Mumbai

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NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR CLEAN CITIES

400 051

Mumbai

022264297 42

022264297 42

nscci@bom8.v snl.net.in

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OASIS (ORGANIS ATION FOR AWARE SAVIOURS IN SOCIETY)

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ONLY NATURE ENDURES

c/o Colour Crafts, Navyu g Mansio n, A wing, 1st floor, Sleater Road, Near Grant Road Rly. Stn New Bharat Buildin

400 007

Mumbai

022260069 89 / 982040 3344

022238673 80

pujasukhija@h otmail.com

www.indianc hild.com/oasi s.htm

To guide and create an attitudinal change in this mindset of the people, the NSCC's ultimate goal remains to leave behind a legacy for the generations to come that will be beneficial to all and that they will be proud to inherit. Promoting environmental awareness in children through various creative activities. Runs various classes and courses.

400 033

Mumbai

022237801 87, 022-

022237802 60

mail@onenatu re.com

Promoting sustainable technologies, eg. in waste management.

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
(ONE) g, Ghorup deo Cross Lane No 1, Off Rambh au Bhogle Marg, Byculla (E) 103/10 4, Dunhill Villa, Besant Street, Off. S. V. Road, Santac ruz (W) 620 Jame Jamshe d Road, 4th Floor, Dadar (E) 25 Chanc hal Smirit Buildin g, G.D Ambed kar Road Priyank a Buildin g, Ground floor, 50 St. Paul's Road, Bandra (W) 560066 39

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PARISAR ASHA

400 054

Mumbai

022261244 42

Environmental education programmes for schools.

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PRAKRUTI and SAVE BOMBAY COMMITT EE

Mumbai

022241496 88 / 093231 96420

kisansbc@vsnl .com

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RAMABAH U MHALGI PRABHODI NI

400 031

Mumbai

022241369 66

022241567 25

sampark@rmp onweb.org

To undertake basic, fundamental and or applied research and scientific studies in the fields of natural living, natural farming, agroforestry, afforestation, renewable energy, water resource and waste management.. Trains social activities, conducts research in social environment and services, publishes books and booklets, organise lectures and seminars, provides aid to authors and journalists. www.reefwat ch.org Reefwatch is a charitable trust that works to document and protect marine biodiversity and educate people about the need to preserve aquatic life.

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REEFWAT CH

400 050

Mumbai

022264324 97/2651 8206/26 518223

022265182 09

reefwatch@us a.net

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SANSKAR INDIA

Mumbai

022220760

kiran_madan@ hotmail.com

The organisation runs a nonformal educational

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
FOUNDATI ON 41 SEVADHA M 0 Thane 97 / 098206 74732 b_pimenta@ho tmail.com programme with 30 schools to instill civic, environment, health and social values in school children. Organises environmental awareness events and involves children in environmental activities every year in Thane district. Organise awareness on dangers of a polluted environment; provide technical guidance on environmental matters; publish literature on environmental control and protection; recommend legislation for the control and abatement of environmental pollution. SPARC was set up in 1984 to create new and innovative partnerships with communities of the poor and professionals who wish to work with them on issues of social justice and equity. Amongst other issues, they work on waste, sanitation and Infrastructure. Runs various environmental education programmes with schools, environmental education teacher training workshops and other environmental awareness activities. Core strength in Marathi language.

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SOCLEEN - SOCIETY FOR CLEAN ENVIRON MENT

Garden Resort, 606 SionTromb ay Road, Chemb ur Post Box No, 9389, Bhulab hai Desai Road ParelBhoiwa da BMC School, 3rd Floor, Room No. 81, Opp. Police Headq uarters , Bhoiwa da 31 Shrami k (Royal Crest), 1st Floor, Lokma nya

400 071

Mumbai

022241428 62

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SPARC

400 026

Mumbai

022285150 0/ 228367 43

admin@sparci ndia.org

www.sparcin dia.org

SPARC (SOCIETY FOR PROMOTION OF AREA RESOURCE CENTRES)

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SRUSHTID NYAN

400 012

Mumbai

Prashan t Shinde 996990 77074; Sangeet a Kharat 996933 5193

srushtidnyan@ gmail.com

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STREE MUKTI SANGHAT ANA

400 014

Mumbai

022557458 48

022241743 81

smsmum@vsn l.com / sms@streemu ktisanghatana. org

www.streem uktisanghata na.org/

Organisation of rag pickers, composting and solid waste management issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
Tilak Vasaha t, Road No: 3, Dadar (E) CVOD Jain School, 4th Floor, 84 Samuel Street, Dongri : Nirmal a Niketa n College Of Social Work, 38 New Marine Lines, Church gate Kherwa di Munici pal School, Kherwa di Road, Bandra (E) Mahara shtra State Office, Nation al Insuran ce Buildin g, Second Floor, opposit e New

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TOXICS LINK

400 009

Mumbai

022237166 90 / 237596 47

tlmumbai@vsn l.com

www.toxicsli nk.org

Information, outreach, policy influencing on toxic substances, including hazardous, medical and municipal wastes, international waste trade, emerging issues of pesticides and POPs.

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VASUNDH ARA - 1

Mumbai

022220673 45 / 220026 15

022220148 80

colsocwk@vsnl .com

www.nirmala niketancolleg eofsocialwork .org

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VASUNDH ARA - 2

400 051

Mumbai

022264310 90

022220148 80

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WWF INDIA

400 001

Mumbai

022220781 05/1970

022220760 37

wwfindia@vsnl .com

www.wwfindi a.org

Environmental Education and awareness raising activities for schools and colleges on India's biodiversity, flora and fauna.

ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs
Excelsi or Theatr e, 204 DN Road, Fort Nation al House, 6 Tuloch Road, Apollo Bunder 52/53 Nare Park High School, Opp. Nare Park Munici pal Ground , Parel

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YUSUF MEHERAL LY CENTRE

400 039

Mumbai

022220206 17

022228289 82

http://www.y usufmeherall y.org/contact .htm

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YUVA YOUTH FOR UNITY AND VOLUNTA RY ACTION

400 012

Mumbai

022241434 98/5525 0

022241353 14

yuva@vsnl.co m

www.yuvaind ia.org

Their sphere of involvement is rural development, mainly in the district of Raigad. Mobilising adivasis, facilities for health care, tree planting, as well as agitation against the degradation of natural resources in the district. Undertake an number of environment related projects eg. feasibility study of a construction debris bank in Kharghar.