Clean Cause

British national Jodie Underhill, 35, is pledged to “leave nothing but footprints” as she leads a team of volunteers to set up waste disposal pits at Chamba district ahead of Manimahesh pilgrimage. Underhill’s organisation has collaborated with WWF India as part of its Green Hiker campaign. The Mountain Cleaners, comprising of many foreigners, aim to provide a daily waste collection service at all community kitchens and eateries between Hadsar and Manimahesh. The Mountain Cleaners have also set up waste disposal and drop off points along at Bharmour, Hadsar, Dhancho, Gauri Kund and Manimahesh. It has dug pits for composting as well biodegradable waste.