Rishikesh faces pollution crisis from corporate trips

Rishikesh, a popular tourist destination in Uttarakhand, is facing a serious problem with littering, mainly liquor bottles, in the Ganga River. With the tourist season starting, many people are visiting the area for its spiritual and adventure offerings. However, corporate groups often leave a trail of garbage behind. A post on LinkedIn from Siddharth Dey highlighted this issue. He shared a photo showing trash bags next to discarded alcohol bottles near the Ganga, emphasizing that this river is sacred to millions of people in India. He pleaded with potential visitors to rethink their trips if they plan to litter. Dey's message called attention to a trend where well-educated corporate employees visit Rishikesh for adventure activities but fail to respect the environment. Despite efforts to clean the river, the Ganga continues to be heavily polluted. Many users online expressed sadness about this situation, noting that even some educated individuals are contributing to the problem.