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The Delhi government has cleared 116.6 metric tonnes of waste from Yamuna ghats through a large-scale cleanliness drive conducted across 28 locations under the ‘Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhta Abhiyan’. The campaign brought together more than 15,000 participants, including government officials, civic agencies, resident welfare associations, NGOs and volunteers. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to improve the river’s condition through waste removal, public awareness and community participation, while encouraging citizens to adopt responsible practices to support the long-term rejuvenation of the Yamuna.
The Delhi government has removed over 116 metric tonnes of waste from Yamuna ghats as part of a major cleanliness drive conducted across the capital. Organised under the ‘Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhta Abhiyan’, the campaign was simultaneously carried out at 28 prominent ghats along the river and aimed at improving the condition of the Yamuna through coordinated action by government agencies and citizens.
The drive witnessed participation from more than 15,000 people, including government officials, resident welfare associations, non-governmental organisations, community groups and volunteers. Cleaning operations covered riverbanks, ghats, adjoining roads and public spaces, resulting in the collection and disposal of 116.6 metric tonnes of waste.
According to officials, the campaign was jointly executed by departments including the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi Jal Board, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department and Revenue Department, with support from other civic authorities.
Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the initiative was designed not only to remove accumulated waste but also to build greater public awareness around river conservation. Authorities urged citizens to avoid dumping plastic waste, religious offerings and other materials into the river, highlighting the importance of behavioural change in achieving long-term environmental outcomes.
The cleanliness campaign forms part of the Delhi government's wider strategy to rejuvenate the Yamuna through sustained interventions, improved waste management and greater community involvement. Officials said continued public participation will remain crucial in supporting efforts to restore the river’s ecological health and improve the urban environment along its banks.
Source - PTI
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