What happens when a landscape built over millions of years starts collapsing under the weight of a waste crisis? In the fragile Himalayan belt, Waste Warriors Society—supported by Karvansarai Investments and the Lal Family Foundation—is answering that question with action. Together, they are building community-led waste management systems across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, focusing on some of India’s most vulnerable and eco-sensitive regions where formal waste services have long been absent.
In the snow leopard habitat of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, waste collection services have reached villages for the first time, diverting over 27,000 kilograms of waste from burning and dumping. In Dehradun’s Ward 97, an end-to-end system has achieved waste segregation rates of over 85%, creating a scalable model for other urban areas. Beyond infrastructure, the project invests in people—training Green Workers in financial and digital literacy to build more resilient livelihoods. From the crowded trails of Manali to the forests of Corbett, this collaboration is not just managing waste, it’s helping communities reclaim the health of their mountains, rivers, and forests for the generations to come.
Name of Project: Cleaning the High Himalayas: Waste Warriors x Karvansarai
Type of Project: Waste management
Location: Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Partner Organisation(s): Waste Warriors Society, Karvansarai Investments Pvt. Ltd., Lal Family Foundation
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