Rishikesh, October 16, 2025 — Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, in collaboration with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), successfully concluded its Swachhata Trekking Expedition to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers under the initiative “Sulabh Swachhata Parvaton Ki Ore” with a Flag-In Ceremony held at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Envisioned by Brigadier (Dr) Ram Pratap Singh, Project Director, the 15-day Himalayan expedition began on October 2, 2025. The team, led by Shri Rajeev Rawat and comprising nine other members including two women trekkers, covered nearly 750 kilometres across the rugged terrain of the Greater Himalayas, reaching an altitude of 15,200 feet
The expedition’s mission was to promote cleanliness, sustainable trekking practices, and environmental awareness in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Throughout the journey, the team actively engaged with local communities, trekkers, and tourists to spread the message of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and inspire collective action for environmental protection.
During the expedition, the trekkers distributed eco-friendly sanitation products, organised nukkad nataks and awareness campaigns, and conducted joint waste-collection drives with local authorities. They also initiated tree plantation above 9,000 ft, provided medical assistance in remote villages, and reinforced the message — “Clean Mountains, Green Nation.”
At the Flag-In Ceremony, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji lauded the team’s spirit and said,
“This mission is not just about cleaning the Himalayas; it is about igniting a sense of responsibility towards our environment. The team has set an example of how citizens can contribute to a national cause.”
Shri Kumar Dilip Ji, President of Sulabh International, commended the trekkers and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to environmental cleanliness and sustainable development.
The ceremony not only marked the completion of a successful trek but also reinforced Sulabh International’s ongoing resolve to carry forward the message of Swachhata — from villages to valleys, and from the plains to the peaks
