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The Resort Hotel Felicitates Class IV Municipal Corporation Staff

Dec 2, 2021 by Agency 0 Comments #General Manager, #Resort Hotel, #Satyajit Kotwal

Thanksgiving Week took on an entirely new meaning at the Resort Hotel, Mumbai. The management of the hotel decided to recognise and appreciate the work of the cleaners of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

During the Covid period, while the rest of the hotel staff and management — and indeed, the entire citizenry — were confined in their rooms, these frontline workers were on the roads, keeping the city clean while at the same time having to protect themselves from the virus. They had to brush aside concerns about their own families and children as they were required to focus on maintaining the hygiene of the city. Ironically, they were unable to oversee the hygiene in their own homes during this period.

The hotel organised hi-tea for the workers and followed it up by a free medical check-up for all of them. This included Eye check-up, ECG, complete blood profiling, and consultation with a medical doctor.

Speaking about the event, General Manager, Mr. Satyajit Kotwal said, “When we talk about basic rights, the working classes do not enjoy the respect which is enjoyed by the business classes or other white collared people. The dignity of Labour is a concept preached but not practiced by the affluent class. It is very clear that manual labour is extremely important and necessary for the smooth functioning of society. Giving this class the respect and dignity that are due to them is very essential.”

A BMC staff member declared, “This is the first time somebody has recognized that we too are human with the same concerns that others have. Normally we are taken for granted and blamed when things don’t go well. We thank the Resort for creating awareness about the importance of the work we do.”

The Resort hit upon the idea of using the period around the American Thanksgiving to express thanks and honour the staff of the Municipal Corporation. Each one of them was thanked individually.

This initiative of The Resort can be compared to the pioneering efforts of the first pilgrims who paved the way for the creation of a great nation. It has given a whole new meaning to the dignity of labour, elevating Mumbai’s social ranking among the great cities of the world.

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The Resort’s staff become eco warriors to clean up Aksa beach with help from locals

Jan 28, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #General Manager of The Resort Mumbai, #Satyajit Kotwal

Mumbai: A day after Republic Day, Mumbai’s serene Aksa Beach donned a spic, span and clean look. This was following a massive clean-up that was undertaken by the staff of The Resort, Mumbai along with locals from the neighbouring areas on Wednesday.

Since the past few years, The Resort has been conducting clean-up activities on the beach annually with help from locals while also creating awareness among beach-goers to stop littering. Aksa beach is one of Mumbai’s most beautiful beaches located along the Arabian Sea. It is an ideal tourist destination with people thronging to enjoy its pristine beauty and surrounding.

In a day, The Resort staff and locals collected around 120 kgs of plastic bottles along with other litter. The collected garbage was then taken by the municipal trucks and disposed of in a proper manner. Most of the garbage collected included plastic bottles and cans which are non-degradable and pose a major threat to birds, animals as well as aquatic life. There have been several instances of birds and animals getting caught up in the choke-hold of plastic. Such marine debris is a hazard to the sea eco-system.

The Resort initiated this clean-up drive as part of its move to maintain the sanctity of the beach which lends the property its tranquil charm since it is located right near Aksa. While the Brihanmaharashtra Municipal Corporation (BMC) carries out a regular mechanical cleaning of the beach, it is man-made litter and waste that are the real culprits in spoiling the purity of the beach.

Satyajit Kotwal, General Manager of The Resort Mumbai said, “We often see the beach strewn with litter especially during festivals and on public holidays when huge crowds gather here. It’s an ugly sight despite the beautiful surroundings. The litter and garbage spoil the scenic beauty of the sea and also creates environment hazards for the aquatic life and land animals. It is our duty as citizens to ensure that our beaches are well maintained and clean. We hope more and more people join in the effort and we can maintain this beach with their participation.”
Interestingly, as The Resort team and locals toiled to deal with the trash on the beach, it caught the eye of many a passer-by who showed keenness to join the drive.

The Resort is known for its scenic location near Aksa beach and is often flocked by people who wish to seek respite from the bustling urban life while being in the city itself.