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The SDRF led a major cleanliness drive at Yamunotri Dham with police and volunteers to preserve the holy site. The campaign focused on removing plastic waste near the Yamuna River and key temples. Uttarakhand officials emphasized teamwork to maintain cleanliness for pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra. The state government has prioritized safety and convenience for devotees visiting the sacred circuit.

Key Points: SDRF Leads Yamunotri Cleanliness Drive During Char Dham Yatra

  • SDRF teams remove plastic and waste from Yamuna Ghat and temple areas
  • Campaign supports Swachh Yamuna initiative during peak pilgrimage season
  • Joint effort involves police, PAC, and Home Guard personnel
  • Cleanliness drive aligns with Uttarakhand govt’s Char Dham Yatra preparations
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Uttarakhand: SDRF conducts cleanliness drive at Yamunotri Dham

Uttarakhand SDRF, police, and volunteers clean Yamunotri Dham under "Swachh Yamuna" campaign to protect the holy river and aid pilgrims.

"Religious places can be kept clean and sacred only through such joint efforts. - Sushil Rawat, SDRF Assistant Commander"

Uttarkashi, May 24

A special cleanliness drive was organised by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in Uttarakhand's Yamunotri Dham on Saturday under the "Swachh Yamuna, Nirmal Yamuna, Aviral Yamuna" campaign.

Supervised by Circle Officer Yamunotri and Assistant Commander of the SDRF, Sushil Rawat, the campaign aimed to maintain the sanctity and cleanliness of this holy site by intensifying cleaning efforts in the temple complex of Yamuna Ghat, Hanuman Temple, and Kali Kamli area.

According to a release, the drive involved SDRF personnel alongside district police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), Home Guard, and PRD (Police Reserve Department) teams.

The collaborative effort focused on removing plastic, garbage, and other waste from the Yamuna River area, promoting public awareness about cleanliness.

This initiative to maintain cleanliness in a holy place like Yamunotri is important not only from an environmental point of view but also as an important step towards providing a clean and safe environment to pilgrims and devotees.

Circle Officer Sushil Rawat also praised all the officers, jawans, and employees involved in the campaign and said that religious places can be kept clean and sacred only through such joint efforts.

Meanwhile, the Char Dham Yatra 2025 had officially begun on April 30, with the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham opening on Akshaya Tritiya. On May 2, the doors of Kedarnath were opened, and the doors of the Shri Badrinath temple were opened on May 4.

Over 22 lakh pilgrims had registered at the Rishikesh Transit Camp for the sacred journey.

The Hindu pilgrimage Char Dham circuit consists of four sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The River Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Pilgrimage season peaks in Uttarakhand for the Char Dham Yatra annually during the summers.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government had made extensive preparations for a safe, well-organised and convenient journey for devotees.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
Great initiative by SDRF and local authorities! 🙏 Keeping our holy rivers clean is not just about religion but about protecting our environment too. Hope they continue these drives regularly, not just during pilgrimage season. The Yamuna deserves our care year-round.
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Priya M.
Did Char Dham yatra last year and the cleanliness was much better than previous visits. But still saw many pilgrims throwing plastic wrappers despite dustbins being available. Awareness campaigns should include strict fines for littering. Our sacred sites are not garbage dumps!
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the effort, why does it take military/police forces to do basic cleanliness work? Shouldn't local municipalities handle this? Our security forces have more important duties than picking up trash. The system needs better civic planning.
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Neha T.
As someone from Uttarakhand, I'm proud of these efforts! ♻️ Our devbhoomi's beauty must be preserved. Suggest installing more recycling bins and having volunteers guide pilgrims. The yatra brings economic benefits but we must balance tourism with ecology.
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Sanjay P.
Good work but what about preventing pollution upstream? Industrial waste and sewage treatment plants need attention too. Cleaning ghats is just one part of the solution. The entire Yamuna river system needs a comprehensive revival plan.
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Kavita R.
The real test will be maintaining cleanliness after the yatra season. Many temporary measures look good for media coverage but disappear later. Hope the CM keeps his promise of sustainable development. Our mountains and rivers are national treasures!

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