DEHRADUN, Sept. 21 -- Observing World Cleanup Day on 19 and 20 September, while not letting the Covid-19 pandemic bring down the spirit of environment conservation, student activist group Making a Difference by Being a Difference (MAD) conducted clean-up drives near Shikhar Falls, the upper catchment area of Rispana River in Doon Valley.

The cleanup drives were carried out wearing masks, ensuring social distancing and following the safety guidelines mandated by the government during the coronavirus outbreak. A team of only 5 members participated in the activity on both days.

MAD has been actively raising its voice against the encroachment and endless construction in the Shikhar Fall area including the set up of numerous Maggi points. MA...