8 months ago
Influencers Highlight Littering at Indian Tourist Spots
Two people, Sachin K Dhir and Parveen Kaswan, made videos showing how dirty popular tourist spots in India are.
They showed plastic waste, food wrappers, and other trash left by visitors at Varkala Cliff Beach in Kerala and Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh.
They were sad to see so much trash and asked why people don't care about keeping these places clean.
Many people agreed with them and said tourists and local authorities should do better to keep these places clean.
Some people said the local authorities should be held responsible for not ensuring cleanliness and implementing rules.
The videos got a lot of attention online, and people are talking about how important it is to take care of nature and manage waste properly.
Social media influencers Sachin K Dhir and Parveen Kaswan highlighted littering at Varkala Cliff Beach in Kerala and Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh.
The videos show plastic waste, food wrappers, bottles, snack wrappers, and other trash scattered across the tourist spots.
Both influencers expressed disappointment and frustration at the lack of civic responsibility among tourists.
The posts gained traction online, with many users echoing concerns about overtourism and lack of cleanliness.
Some commenters noted that local authorities also share responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and safety, citing inadequate waste management infrastructure.
- Who
- Social media influencers Sachin K Dhir and Parveen Kaswan, tourists
- What
- Littering at popular tourist spots in India
- Where
- Varkala Cliff Beach, Kerala and Manimahesh Yatra, Himachal Pradesh
- When
- Recent, specific dates not mentioned
- Why
- Lack of civic responsibility and awareness, inadequate waste management infrastructure
Tourists
Local Authorities
Responsibility for Cleanliness
Tourists
Tourists argue that they are not always provided with proper waste disposal facilities and that local authorities should do more to manage waste.
Local Authorities
Local authorities claim they lack sufficient resources and infrastructure to handle the waste generated by the large number of tourists.
Key facts
- Location 1
- Varkala Cliff Beach, Kerala
- Location 2
- Manimahesh Yatra, Himachal Pradesh
- Influencers
- Sachin K Dhir, Parveen Kaswan
- Platform
- Social media
- Key Waste Items
- Plastic waste, food wrappers, bottles, snack wrappers, abandoned tents
Quotes
Parveen Kaswan
Indian Forest Service officer
“Do you really think Hills are calling us!! This is a view from Manimahesh Yatra, HP. Even at 13000 feet we have left our marks.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
"Dear Indians, Stop Behaving Like This": Man Calls Out Tourists For Littering Kerala Beach
Zero Civic Sense: Video Of Plastic Bottles Littered On Himachal Mountains Draws Outrage
