Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Ladakh: 2,000 Volunteers Clean Up Indus River, Removing 75 Tonnes
Imagine the Indus River as a really important friend to the people of Ladakh.
A big group of about 2,000 people decided to clean it up!
They picked up trash like plastic and metal to keep the river healthy.
They worked together at a special spot called Sindhu Ghat, and also cleaned up streams nearby.
People from different groups, like schools and businesses, all helped.
They removed lots of trash.
This clean-up is a reminder that keeping the river clean is super important for Ladakh's history, culture, and future.
2,000 volunteers participated in the "Mission Indus Clean-Up" in Ladakh to remove waste.
Over 75 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste was removed from the Indus River in Leh.
The clean-up drive focused on the Leh Stream and its tributaries.
The campaign was launched at Sindhu Ghat with the presence of key officials and community leaders.
Simultaneous clean-up drives were conducted in multiple subdivisions of Ladakh.
- Who
- Around 2,000 volunteers including local residents, NGOs, government officials, and members of the Army and ITBP.
- What
- A large-scale clean-up drive to remove non-biodegradable waste from the Indus River and its tributaries.
- When
- Launched on Tuesday.
- Where
- Ladakh, primarily in Leh and its subdivisions, including Turtuk.
- Why
- To protect the Indus River, considered sacred, and preserve Ladakh's ecosystem.
- Event Name
- Mission Indus Clean-Up
- Location
- Ladakh, India
- Waste Removed
- Over 75 tonnes
- Main Focus
- Leh Stream
- Key Participants
- Volunteers, government officials, Army, ITBP
- Initiated by
- Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) LAHDC Leh and Chief Secretary