Campaign launched to make revered Devghat ‘plastic-free’
Summary
A campaign has been launched to declare Devghat Dham a plastic-free zone, aiming for stricter waste management and ongoing monitoring to preserve the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site.
Key Points
- A campaign is underway to make Devghat Dham a plastic-free pilgrimage site through coordinated efforts by local governments and civil society.
- The Devghat Area Development Committee, along with Bharatpur Metropolitan City and other municipalities, are leading the initiative.
- Efforts include building public toilets, placing dustbins, raising awareness among boat operators, and regular waste monitoring.
- The initiative emphasizes long-term behavioral change to address plastic pollution along the riverbanks and cremation sites at Devghat.
