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As Tourist Litter Piles Up in Himalayan Mountains, Volunteers Clean Up
August 1, 2023
Across the scenic Himalayan slopes in India, tourism is booming, bringing economic prosperity to many. But it also has brought tons of trash, prompting scores of volunteers to organize clean-up drives. Anjana Pasricha speaks to a group in the northern hill town of Dharamshala that hopes to raise awareness about preserving the environment while cleaning it up. Camera: Rakesh Kumar.
CategorySouth & Central Asia
Content TypePackage
LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Topic TagsHimalayan, environmental cleanup
NetworkVOA
Expiration DateAugust 31, 2023 02:18 EDT
Embargo DateAugust 1, 2023 02:24 EDT
BylineAnjana Pasricha
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English