Kedarnath generates 50.30 tonnes of waste in 5 months, 2.5 times more than last year
The waste generated in just the first five months of this year far exceeds the total waste produced in any single year over the preceding three years
Kedarnath Dham generated 50.30 metric tonnes of waste in the first five months of 2026, a figure more than double the amount collected during the same period in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This sharp increase in waste generation, despite the same number of pilgrims and tourists visiting the site annually, has raised significant concerns about the environmental impact and the sustainability of waste management practices in the region.
The Nagar Panchayat, responsible for waste management, has constructed four landfills in Kedarnath over the past five years, with a total capacity of 30,000 square feet. However, the current waste generation rate is putting immense pressure on these limited resources, prompting calls for urgent action to prevent further damage to the Himalayan environment.
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