GENERAL25 Sept 2026
Kedarnath generates 50.3 tonnes of waste in 5 months, over 2.5 times 2025
Kedarnath Dham produced 50.30 tonnes of waste between April and August 2026, over two and a half times the whole previous pilgrimage season. The data came out through a Right to Information (RTI) query. With about 1.5 million pilgrims visiting this fragile Himalayan site, waste is piling up. Carry less, and bring your waste back down.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Kedarnath Dham generated 50.30 metric tonnes of waste in the five months from April to August 2026.
- That five-month figure is about 135 per cent higher than the 21.40 metric tonnes generated in all of 2025.
- About 20 metric tonnes of plastic waste was generated in 2026, of which 18.5 metric tonnes has been processed.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you plan to visit Kedarnath, carry reusable bottles and bags and bring your non-biodegradable waste back down with you. The source does not mention any new rule for visitors, so confirm current local directions before you travel.
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