Anti Pollution Drive (APD) Foundation

Raises environmental awareness, promoting proactive action, and implementing research-driven strategies to address pollution

  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Mangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2015

Anti Pollution Drive (APD) Foundation works to bridge the information gap on environmental issues, ensuring citizens are well-informed and empowered t Read moreo take action. It focuses on raising awareness about pollution and sustainability, encouraging proactive engagement from individuals and officials. Through education and advocacy, it promotes responsible environmental practices and fosters a collective effort toward a cleaner future. Recognising the challenges of insufficient data, APD Foundation emphasises research-driven solutions to improve environmental decision-making. It implements dynamic strategies to address pollution, collaborating with stakeholders to drive impactful change. Its initiatives aim to create a knowledgeable society that actively contributes to environmental protection.

Programs

  • Awareness & Behaviour Change

    Anti Pollution Drive (APD) Foundation conducts awareness programs, road shows, training sessions, and public events to educate communities, particularly youth, on environmental responsibility. It engages schools, educational institutions, and public spaces to promote sustainable living and encourage positive behavioural change. Recognising that children adopt habits quickly, it focuses on early education to instil environmentally conscious practices. Its key activities include outreach initiatives, interactive sessions, cleanup drives, announcement campaigns, and movie screenings, all aimed at fostering awareness and proactive action toward pollution control.

  • Laws & Rights

    Anti Pollution Drive (APD) Foundation works to enhance environmental policies by identifying gaps in legislation and advocating for necessary improvements. It engages with lawmakers through petitions, memorandums, and representations, highlighting issues and proposing solutions. It also files Right to Information requests to promote transparency and accountability. Through public and governmental interactions, it seeks to strengthen regulatory frameworks and encourage more effective environmental governance.

  • Public Health & Research Strategies

    Anti Pollution Drive (APD) Foundation strengthens its awareness programs through extensive data collection on pollution levels, waste disposal methods, and environmental practices. It researches to assess the impact of pollution on public health and the environment, using real-time data to develop effective strategies. Additionally, it organises health camps to provide medical checkups for traffic police, public employees, and outdoor workers, ensuring their well-being while addressing pollution-related health risks.

Leadership Team

  • Abdullah A Rehman

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAETA9632Q

  • Registration ID

    168/15-16

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2017/0154412

  • 12A

    AAETA9632QE20216

  • 80G

    AAETA9632QF20214

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    IInd Floor City Light Building Balmatta Road, Mangalore, 575001

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust