Everester Baljeet Kaur Leads Massive Cleanup Drive at Choordhar.. Thousands of Pilgrims Visit Choordhar Shiv Temple every yea.. But the most of the trash is left Behind along the treks from both sides- from Chopal- Sarahan to Kala Bagh and from Nauradhar side and Haripurdhar side in Sirmaur to Choordhar.
SHIMLA: Baljeet Kaur, a distinguished mountaineer from Solan , recently launched an operation cleanup at Choordhar, demonstrating her commitment to environmental conservation.
The Everest conqueror, renowned for her record-setting climbs, turned her focus to the pressing issue of waste management in the trekking regions of her home state.
Returning to the scenic trails of Choordhar, Kaur was disheartened to see the beautiful landscape marred by piles of plastic and other waste materials.
Determined to take action, she mobilized a team of over dozen volunteers to collect and transport the garbage back to proper disposal facilities.
"I was deeply saddened by the sight of our pristine mountains being polluted," Kaur said.
"I felt compelled to take action and bring the garbage back to proper disposal facilities. We must all do our part to protect and preserve our natural surroundings."
Kaur's efforts have garnered widespread appreciation, with many lauding her for combining her passion for mountaineering with a strong message of environmental stewardship.
Her recent campaign at Choordhar is a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated individuals can have on combating pollution and promoting sustainable practices.
Baljeet Kaur, who recently summited Mount Everest for the second time with Tata Power's 'Sustainable is Attainable' message, continues to inspire others through her actions and advocacy.
"Each of us must play our part in preserving the beauty of our natural surroundings," she added.
Her and other local silent volunteers cleanup drive has not only highlighted the urgent need for responsible pilgrimage tourism and waste management but has also set an inspiring example for trekkers and environmentalists alike.
The main trek is clean and situation is not that alarming. NOw pilgrims take care of the waste but there are local vends and others who leave behind the trash.
Some trekking groups even dump it in holes.
Wild life department and Seva Samiti Choorhar advise the pilgrims not to liter the treks, but one finds trash almost every where. There are locals who collect the waste, but still much of littering is spread in the wilds in bits and pieces due to wind and snow storms.
When Pilgrimage rush is at its peak, DFO Chopal, DFO Nahan, Seva Samiti and other NGOs and volunteers need to join hands to put an end to littering along the trek to keep Choordhar clean to preserve its divinity.
