Started by local hero and lawyer Afroz Shah, the ‘Clean up Versova’ drive in Mumbai gradually evolved into one of the largest beach clean-ups in the world.

The Mumbai beach makeover made headlines all across, getting the United Nations to laud his efforts. Subsequently, he was awarded the Champions of the Earth award by them.

Speaking to The Logical Indian, Shah gave insights into how he began this initiative and what it means for the city and the country.