Temple officials say that the warning written on the signboard and the announcement through loudspeaker are also not affecting the pilgrims. A provision has been made for a fine of one thousand rupees on the pilgrims found throwing clothes. However, this has not made any difference to them. The officials engaged in the cleaning system say that the problem is serious. According to a TOI report, Suresh Semwal, secretary of Gangotri Dham, said, “We have collected four quintals of cloth from the Bhagirathi river. At the same time, an official of the Yamunotri Temple Committee said that the situation is no different in this temple as well. Even in Yamunotri Dham, the process of throwing clothes after bath is going on. So far we have collected three quintals of cloth.