From Vision to Action: Service Movement of Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari Inspires California Volunteers
by: Bhakti Shelke
Published: June 1, 2026
SAN MARCOS...Community volunteers in California recently came together to protect the environment through a roadside cleanup organized by Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP).
The cleanup took place on May 31 along ramp 751 Rancheros Drive, San Marcos, California, 92069 , where three volunteers from San Diego County worked together as part of the Adopt-A-Ramp program. The volunteers collected twelve large bags of litter from three miles, removing approximately 180 pounds of trash from the roadside.
The initiative contributed to keeping public spaces cleaner while encouraging community participation in environmental stewardship.
DSNDP’s service initiatives are guided by the principle “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which reflects the belief that the entire world is one family. Inspired by the leadership of Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari, the organization encourages individuals to participate in meaningful acts of service.
Since launching environmental programs in the United States in 2022, DSNDP volunteers have steadily expanded their efforts.
In California , volunteers have completed cleanup drives, engaging 570 volunteers, contributing 1140 volunteer hours, and collecting more than 10,305 pounds of litter.
Nationwide, the nonprofit’s environmental initiatives operate across 19 states and 80 cities, where 4,600 volunteers have removed more than 68,895 pounds of waste from highways and community spaces.
Along with environmental cleanups, the organization also conducts tree plantation initiatives, women’s health awareness programs, and blood and plasma donation drives across North America.
More information about DSNDP’s community initiatives can be found at https://www.dsndp.com.
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