Ganga Cleanup Drive atVisthapit Area Collabwith Ghumakadi Foundation and taoveda.orgCollected approxx 600kgof Human-GeneratedWaste,Rishikesh (Jan 2025)

Ganga Cleanup Drive at
Visthapit Area Collab
with Ghumakadi Foundation and taoveda.org
Collected approxx 600kg
of Human-Generated
Waste,
Rishikesh (Jan 2025)

Ganga Cleanup Drive at
Visthapit Area Collab
with Ghumakadi Foundation and taoveda.org
Collected approxx 600kg
of Human-Generated
Waste,
Rishikesh (Jan 2025)

Ganga Cleanup Drive at Visthapit
Area Collab with Ghumakadi
Foundation and locals, Collected
approxx 600kg of Human-Generated
Waste,
Initiated By: Ghumakkadai foundation
with Taoveda Dimensions NGO
Date:
12th January 2025

Phone: -9212822884, 7836000821
Email: ghumakkadifoundation@gmail.com

Project Objective
The mission was to tackle the issue of humangenerated waste polluting the Ganga River and
surrounding forests. This initiative focused on:
Cleaning the environment to safeguard the ecosystem.
Raising awareness about waste
segregation and civic sense.
Promoting eco-friendly practices
like reducing plastic use.
Encouraging community participation for a greener future.

Environmental hazards: Soil, water, and air pollution caused
by improper disposal and burning of plastic waste.
Support Provided by Nagar Nigam Rishikesh:
Plastic waste affecting wildlife like deer, elephants, foxes,
dogs,cows and migratory birds (e.g., Siberian ducks).

• Gloves and tools for safe waste handling.
• Garbage van for collection and disposal of the waste.

Community Collaboration:
Local residents and volunteers from the
Ghumakadi Foundation joined hands with
Taoveda NGO to clean the banks of the Ganga
River. These photos highlight the incredible
teamwork and dedication of everyone involved.

Cleanup in Action:
The team collected 600 kg
of hazardous waste, including plastic, wrappers,
and other garbage, ensuring they didn’t end up
harming the river or nearby