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In a 1st, thousands of Kedarnath pilgrims bring back tonnes of trash from shrine

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What happened

In an unprecedented initiative, thousands of pilgrims at Kedarnath are carrying down plastic waste voluntarily.

The local administration's 'Carry Me Back' campaign has facilitated the collection of over 12 tonnes of waste.

Key facts

  • The local administration's 'Carry Me Back' campaign has facilitated the collection of over 12 tonnes of waste.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:16:50 UTC.

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