Residents of Uttarkashi have strongly opposed the illegal use of a waste incinerator inside Gangotri National Park, citing pollution in the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone and violations of environmental laws. Gangotri National Park is a high-altitude protected area in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is vital for conserving Himalayan biodiversity and the Gangotri Glacier, which is the source of the River Ganga. The park lies in the Garhwal Himalayas along the upper Bhagirathi River catchment.
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