Kasol, Nov. 10 -- A group of young volunteers in Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist destination Kasol is taking the Swachh Bharat mission beyond cleanliness drives, focusing on waste segregation, recycling and responsible waste management to protect the region's fragile mountain environment.

Led by social worker Nisha Sharma, the initiative has been working for several years to clean Kasol and nearby trekking routes. Along with collecting litter, the team conducts awareness campaigns to encourage residents, businesses and visitors to segregate wet and dry waste and adopt responsible disposal practices.

"People need to have proper knowledge about waste management. We have organised awareness camps and workshops, bringing people together ...