Keylong (Himachal Pradesh), Aug. 13 -- The Keylong Tribal Festival has emerged as a beacon of sustainable tourism in Lahaul-Spiti, adopting a zero-waste approach at a time when the region faces mounting environmental pressure.
The surge in tourist footfall following the opening of the Atal Rohtang Tunnel has brought significant economic benefits to the district, boosting local livelihoods through hospitality, transport, and handicraft sales.
However, the influx has also resulted in increased waste generation, vehicular pollution, and stress on fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Himachal Pradesh High Court have taken note of these environmental challenges. The courts have stressed the urgent need for ...