Badrinath cleans up 1.5 tonnes of waste after record pilgrimage season
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Badrinath Nagar Panchayat has launched a cleanup drive after hosting 4.7 million pilgrims this season. A team of 50 volunteers collected 1.5 tonnes of waste from key areas, aiming to restore the shrine's cleanliness before winter. The initiative highlights local authorities' commitment to maintaining the sacred site. The municipality reported earning Rs 8 lakh from disposing of 110 tonnes of inorganic waste collected during the Yatra season. During the winter transition, sacred thrones began their journey to designated locations. Badrinath Dham welcomed over 1.4 million visitors this season, while Kedarnath Dham received over 1.6 million pilgrims, marking a successful Yatra season.