Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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After the Kanwar Yatra 2026, Haridwar faces a massive waste-management challenge. Around 4.8 crore Kanwar pilgrims reportedly visited Haridwar to collect Ganga water, while media reports put the waste generated during the Kanwar period at around 7,000–8,000 metric tonnes.

So, what remains for Haridwar beyond the pilgrimage? In this video, we look at where this waste came from, the pressure a massive temporary population puts on Haridwar’s infrastructure, the role of civic sense, and how the administration planned sanitation and waste management during the Kanwar Yatra.

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