Jaisalmera - Mera Shahar Meri Zimmedari

STATUS
Ongoing
LOCATION
Jaisalmer
YEAR
2022
The initiative 'Jaisalmera' was launched in 2018 with the goal of fostering a sense of belongingness and promoting responsible tourism among students in Jaisalmer.

THE IMPACT

8260 KGs
Of Garbage removed
4130 KGs
Garbage cleaned by 413 volunteers across 6 prominent tourist spots in Jaisalmer
3500 KGs
Garbage, including plastic, glass, and metals cleaned by 188+ students, along with the National Service Scheme wing and college faculty members, cleaned a 2.5 km area of the Sam dunes and 2 km stretch of Khuri Dunes
630 KGs
Garbage cleaned by 333 students from popular tourist spots like Gadisar Lake, Gajroop Sagar, and City Sunset Point - Suli Dungri
Through this program, students are sensitised about the city's conservation, cleanliness, and sustainable practices. They actively participate in various activities, including waste disposal management, reducing carbon footprints, and preserving heritage locations and public property. The students involved in 'Jaisalmera' share a deep yearning to create a positive impact on their ecosystem and are committed to taking this initiative forward to different tourist locations in the city. Building on the 2018 initiative, under ‘Jaisalmera’ students took charge to clean various tourist spots on regular basis. ‘Students for Dunes’, a cleanliness drive under ‘Jaisalmera’ brought 188+ students, along with the National Service Scheme wing and faculty members, cleaned a 2.5 km area of the Sam dunes and 2 km stretch of Khuri Dunes of a staggering 3500 kgs of garbage, including plastic, glass, and metals. Popular tourist spots like Gadisar Lake, Gajroop Sagar, and City Sunset Point - Suli Dungri along with Pasture Land, Chandan were also cleaned.

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