On a quiet morning in Mumbai, where the waves gently lap against the sand, something extraordinary is happening — not in a lab or a tech park, but right here on the beach, once forgotten under layers of plastic waste.

For years, Dadar Beach was known more for its debris than its sunsets. But today, if you visit, you’ll see volunteers with gloves and buckets, schoolchildren helping out with wide-eyed curiosity, and a man named Chinuu Kwatra, walking barefoot along the shore with purpose.