Pune, October 2022: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) organized three rallies under the aegis of Health Care and Sustainable Environment Project supported by AXA business services.

First rally was organized on 8^th October 2022 on the theme of health and environment. 90 students and staff of Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Kanya school participated in this rally. The students gathered in ground at 9.00 am carrying placards with messages on creating awareness to save, preserve and conserve environment. School children urged people to save water, keep environment clean, save trees, stop using polythene bags etc. Students were very excited to participate in the rally. The rally passed through the lanes of Ajantha Nagar slum spreading the message to save environment. After the rally snacks were distributed to all participants

Second rally was organized on 18^th October 2022 on the theme of cleanliness of public places. 48 children of Tadiwala Road slum participated in this rally. The rally began at 2.30 pm from Siddharth Tarun Mandal and went around the Tadiwala road slum area. On the way children interacted with public to communicate the importance of cleanliness of public places. They also took oath to keep their neighborhood clean and tidy.

Third rally was organized on 20^th October 2022 on the topic of cleanliness of public places. 31 children of Kawdewadi slum participated in this rally. The rally began at 11am and went around the Kawdewadi slum area. Children carried placards with messages on clean environment. On the way children interacted with public to communicate the importance of cleanliness of public places. They also took oath to keep their neighborhoods clean and tidy.