The Indian Maritime Foundation
strives to increase ocean awareness and to reignite pride in the maritime industry among people
About
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Headquarters
Pune, Maharashtra
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Since
1994
The Indian Maritime Foundation (IMF) is a voluntary, non-profit NGO established in Pune in December 1993, run by former naval and merchant marine offi Read morecers dedicated to raising awareness about the oceans and rekindling maritime consciousness among the people of India.
Action
IMF conducts seminars, lectures, coastal cleanups, publishes a quarterly journal called Seagull, maintains a maritime museum and library, and organizes activities to promote maritime awareness and environmental protection.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
IMF has been instrumental in raising awareness about India's maritime interests, heritage, and environmental concerns related to oceans, while also fostering a community of marine artists and enthusiasts.
Vision & Mission
IMF's vision is to make the people of India sea-minded, while its mission is to promote awareness of and debate on all aspects of India's maritime interests, including naval, geostrategic, shipping, ports, marine art, and underwater technology.
Programs
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Coastal and River Banks Clean Up
Under the guidance of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), a global program of TOC, the IMF has been organizing and carrying out beach and river bank cleanups throughout India on both the East and West coastlines. Every year on the third Saturday in September, volunteers from approximately 100 nations conduct beach clean-ups and gather trash from riverbanks.
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Ocean Savers of India (OSI)
StateThe OSI is working to foster a love and respect for our water bodies by hosting events such as interactive quiz competitions focused on ecology and the environment and coastal clean-ups in an effort to stop the degradation of our oceans and other water systems. In order to raise awareness among the kids, the OSI also visits a number of schools in and around Pune to do presentations and screen videos.
Milestones & Track Record
IMF has established branches in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, coordinated International Coastal Cleanup in India, and set up a Maritime Museum and Library, which was relocated to Anantrao Pawar College of Engineering & Research in January 2020.
Leadership Team
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Anand Chandrakant Dixit
President
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Ajay Hemant Chitnis
Vice President
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Rabindra Nath Mishra
Secretary
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
F-9428
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2023/0346325
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
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