Seventeen young volunteers from Rudra Organization’s Rawain Valley unit carried out a cleanliness drive along the Yamuna between Kharadi and Kuthnaur in Uttarkashi. They also cleared waste from nearby areas and used the campaign to spread a message about keeping public spaces clean.

The initiative focused on environmental protection in the Rawain Valley. During the drive, the organisation pledged to “Save Himalaya” and appealed to residents and visitors to help keep rivers and streams free of waste.

Appeal for stronger arrangements

The volunteers said collective action is necessary to protect the Himalayan region’s beauty and ecological balance. They also stressed that preventing rubbish at rivers and public places is a shared responsibility.

The group called for improved cleanliness arrangements along the Char Dham pilgrroutes. Its demands included installing enough dustbins on travel routes and at major stopping points, along with arranging vehicles for regular waste collection.

The campaign involved Ayush Panwar, Aditya Bhandari, Arvind Rawat, Aarav Bisht, Keshav Chauhan, Adarsh Rawat, Ashish Rawat, Tushar Pal, Sanjay Tamta, Vandana, Diksha, Aashna, Priyanshi, Golu Jayara, Akash Chauhan, Khaniya Rana and Divyanshu Rawat.

Conclusion

The cleanup drive combined local action on the Yamuna stretch with a call for better waste-management facilities along the Char Dham routes. The volunteers’ “Save Himalaya” pledge placed responsibility for protecting rivers and public spaces on the wider community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the cleanliness drive held?

The drive took place along the Yamuna and nearby areas between Kharadi and Kuthnaur in Uttarkashi.

Q. How many young people took part?

Seventeen youths from Rudra Organization’s Rawain Valley unit participated.

Q. What pledge did the organisation make?

The organisation pledged to “Save Himalaya”.

Q. What did the volunteers ask people to do?

They appealed to people to keep rivers, streams and public places free of waste.

Q. What improvements were requested for the Char Dham routes?

The group sought sufficient dustbins at travel routes and major stopping points, as well as vehicles for regular waste collection.