A few distance away from the iconic Bandra Bandstand, which has been declared as one of the 17 tourist spots in Mumbai, Carter Road bustled with activity on the World Environment Day – Children engrossed in craft making and painting – putting in their creative instincts in the craft paper and a band of musicians on stage set to welcome celebrities and dignitaries.
This open space with beautiful gardens and meandering walkways developed through the funds by various politicians and celebrities over the years was a perfect setting to mark the celebration. The Queen of Suburbs- Bandra has a lot to offer. And yes adjacent to the Promenade on the Southern end of Bandra Bandstand are slums which are growing seamlessly.
On the occasion, Environment Minister Sachin Ahir made an appeal to the citizens to develop civic sense and carry forward the legacy to their future generations. The need for civic sense in this era, when industrialization and environmental consciousness go hand in hand, he said should not be ignored as it has a bearing on the way we perceive nature and treat it.
Music is a powerful medium to express and communicate sentiments. And the message to generate environment friendliness and consciousness came out realistically with the release of a music album titled – ‘Humko Hai Asha’ composed by Prasoon Joshi. Followed with this, dignitaries were given saplings by the organisers – Bhamla Foundation and Eagle Brigade. Eco-friendly bags were also distributed made by school children.