The Clean Water Challenge

Inspire. Create. Conserve.

A platform for students to advocate against plastic pollution in water and champion a blue economy through art, poetry, and essays.

Clean Waters Challenge

About TCWC

The Clean Water Challenge

An initiative by Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation in partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, empowering students to take action against plastic pollution and champion a Blue Economy. Mumbai's young changemakers are invited to be part of the movement.

The Challenge
Students are invited to express their vision for a cleaner future, turning creativity into awareness and action through Fine Arts, Poetry and Essay Writing.

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Clean Waters Challenge

About BCRF

Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation

Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation – an initiative by West Coast Marine Yacht Services and DialESG. On a mission to rid India's rivers of plastic in a partnership with The Ocean Cleanup.

The focus is to start with Maharashtra which according to The Ocean Cleanup's research is home to 47 of the 1,000 most polluted rivers globally.

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TCWC Competition Categories

Fine Art

Fine Art

"The Color of Tomorrow is Blue"

Explore how water shapes our future—economically, environmentally, and emotionally. What would a world built on sustainability and the Blue Economy look like? How can innovation and human creativity restore balance to our water systems?
(2D Mixed-Media on A3 Art Sheet Size Paper)

Literary Art

Poetry Writing

"To Water, With Love"

A heartfelt ode to the lifeblood of our planet, this poem reflects on humanity's deep connection with water—its past and present, and the hope for a clean, thriving blue future. Express as both a love letter and a plea, urging us to cherish, protect, and restore the oceans, rivers, and lakes that sustain life.
(200 words)

Essay Writing

Essay Writing

"From the Plastic Present to a Blue Future"

How shifting to a circular economy and innovation can transform plastic pollution into economic opportunity.
(600 words)

Our Leadership

FOUNDERS

Shailesh Haribhakti

Shailesh Haribhakti

Co-Founder & Chairman

Aashim Mongia

Aashim Mongia

Co-Founder & Vice-Chairman

Jitendra Rami

Jitendra Rami

Co-Founder & Director

Suyash Agrawal

Suyash Agrawal

Co-Founder & Director

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Renowned scientist and Padma Vibhushan Awardee

Nadir Godrej

Mr. Nadir Godrej

Chairman, Godrej Industries

Adil Zainulbhai

Mr. Adil Zainulbhai

Corporate Veteran & Board Member

Sanjiv Mehta

Mr. Sanjiv Mehta

Exec. Chairman India, L Catterton

Alok Ranjan Tiwari

Mr. Alok Ranjan Tiwari

MD & CEO - Eternal Corporate Media

Shloka Nath

Ms. Shloka Nath

Advisory Board Member

PATRONS

Milind Deora

Mr. Milind Deora

MP - Rajya Sabha

Satyejeet Tambe

Mr. Satyejeet Tambe

MLC - Maharashtra

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Join The Clean Water Challenge today and become a part of the solution. Advocate against plastic pollution and join the revolution towards a blue economy

Register for the Challenge

Registration Deadline: March 30, 2025

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