Yamuna clean-up campaign has become people’s movement: CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the progress of the Yamuna clean-up initiative at Chhath Ghat near ITO. She told the gathering, “The cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of a people’s movement.” Emphasising the cultural and civilisational significance of the river, she added, “Maa Yamuna is the eternal lifeline of our faith, culture and civilisation.” The cleanliness drive was organised by the Culture Youth Foundation and saw active participation from volunteers, local citizens, youth groups and personnel of the Yamuna Task Force (137 CETF Battalion, Territorial Army). Gupta applauded their efforts, noting that the large turnout, even on a Sunday, reflected rising public awareness and commitment towards environmental protection.

She thanked the young volunteers and said youth participation was the strongest force behind any meaningful social and environmental transformation. “Maintaining the cleanliness and purity of the Yamuna is not solely the responsibility of the government, but a shared moral duty of society towards future generations,” the CM added. “The Delhi Government is carrying out the Yamuna clean-up campaign at a war footing, in a phased, scientific and well-planned manner,” said Gupta. “Continuous measures are being taken to strengthen silt disposal, waste management systems, sewage treatment, biological treatment and monitoring mechanisms,” she added.