In a ground breaking move towards environmental conservation, the Janki Devi Educational Welfare Society, in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, has launched a unique initiative. As part of this initiative, eco-friendly car trash bin bags will be distributed free of cost to pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines.
This effort aims to keep the sacred hill regions of the state clean and safe. The bags will aid in managing significant amounts of waste, thereby promoting environmental protection. Uttarakhand Police is extending full support to this campaign.
Key Highlights:
1. Eco-Friendly Bags: These bags are made from special materials that are environmentally sustainable and non-toxic.
2. Contribution of Local Women: The bags are crafted by underprivileged women from Uttarakhand, providing them with a source of livelihood.
3. Free Distribution: The bags will be distributed to all tourists visiting the state at no cost.
4. Cleanliness and Preservation: This initiative will not only support environmental protection but also help maintain the natural beauty of the hill regions.
Distribution Program:
1st Phase:
Under this initiative, the distribution of the bags took place on Sunday, June 22, at 1:00 PM at Kothal Gate, Dehradun.
The bags were handed out by IG Garhwal, Shri Rajeev Swaroop Ji.
In this Initiative , the interns of UPES had also made a very important contribution with the organization.
2nd Phase:
The 2nd phase of distributing Car Trash Bin Bags will take place at Asharori Check Post on Friday, July 4th, from 2:00 pm onwards.The District Magistrate of Dehradun, Mr. Savin Bansal Ji would be present there on the occasion.
Vision of the Society:
Janki Devi Educational Welfare Society has been tirelessly working towards environmental conservation and community development. This initiative will contribute to establishing Uttarakhand as a clean and safe tourist destination.
Appeal to the Public:
We urge all tourists to support this initiative by using the provided bags for proper waste disposal. Let us together appreciate the efforts of local women through this campaign and contribute to keeping Uttarakhand pristine and beautiful.
