ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun Organizes Cleanliness and Awareness Programme at Guchhupani, a Major Tourist Destination, under Special Campaign 6.0

8 October 2026, Dehradun

As part of Special Campaign 6.0, the Plant Science Division of ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, organized a Cleanliness and Awareness Programme at Gucchupani, Dehradun. The programme was aimed at promoting cleanliness, civic sense, responsible tourism, proper waste management and environmental conservation at public and tourist places.

Gucchupani, a popular tourist destination of Dehradun, is a natural cave associated with a waterbody and attracts a large number of tourists and visitors. Considering the ecological and recreational importance of the site, the programme focused on sensitizing tourists, local street vendors and other stakeholders towards maintaining cleanliness and protecting the natural surroundings.

Tourists, visitors and local street vendors were sensitized on the importance of maintaining cleanliness at Gucchupani. They were encouraged to avoid littering, ensure proper waste disposal, reduce the use of single-use plastics and adopt responsible practices to protect the natural beauty and environment of the tourist destination. Visitors were also advised to carry a bag for collecting waste generated during their visit and dispose of it at designated places.

The programme generated awareness among tourists, local vendors and visitors regarding cleanliness, responsible tourism, waste management, reduction of single-use plastics and civic responsibility. The participants were encouraged to work collectively towards maintaining the cleanliness and ecological character of Gucchupani.

The programme concluded with an appeal to all visitors and local stakeholders to avoid littering, minimize the use of disposable materials, properly manage the waste generated during their visit and actively contribute to keeping Gucchupani clean, attractive and environmentally sustainable.

The activity successfully conveyed the message of “Clean Tourism, Responsible Tourism and Environmental Protection” and contributed to the objectives of Special Campaign 6.0 by promoting cleanliness and awareness at a prominent public and tourist place.

(Source: ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun)