Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to lead grand Yamuna cleanliness drive on June 14
New Delhi, June 7
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government will organise the Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign 2026 on June 14 to restore the Yamuna's glory, cleaning its riverbanks, and raising public awareness about environmental conservation.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will personally participate in the mega campaign and join citizens in strengthening the collective resolve for a clean and healthy Yamuna.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Yamuna is not merely a river but an integral part of Delhi's cultural, religious and environmental heritage.
She noted that the responsibility of protecting the Yamuna rests not only with the government but also with every citizen. With this vision, the large-scale campaign is being organised to spread awareness and encourage collective participation. On June 14, cleanliness drives and public awareness activities will be conducted simultaneously at major ghats along the Yamuna riverfront.
The campaign is expected to see the participation of nearly 500 social, religious, educational and voluntary organisations, along with thousands of volunteers. The programme will serve as an important initiative towards making the Yamuna cleaner through collective public effort and commitment.
The Chief Minister informed that last year, the 'Meri Yamuna, Mera Kartavya' campaign was also launched to clean the Yamuna and its ghats. Thousands of volunteers participated in that initiative and more than 12 tonnes of waste were collected and scientifically disposed of.
The encouraging public response to the campaign demonstrated that significant change is possible when society and the government work together.
She said that this year's campaign is being organised on a much larger scale. In coordination with the local administration, police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Health Department and other concerned agencies, all necessary arrangements related to security, traffic management, drinking water, first aid, emergency services and sanitation are being put in place.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that keeping the Yamuna clean is not a one-day campaign but a shared responsibility. Urging citizens, social organisations, youth and volunteers to actively participate, she said that only through public involvement can the dream of a clean, pristine and life-giving Yamuna be realised.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but the real problem is untreated sewage and industrial waste being dumped into Yamuna daily. Cleaning banks is one thing, but we need strict action against polluters. Still, I appreciate the CM leading from the front. Will definitely join with my family on June 14. Every little step matters 🙏
I remember bathing in Yamuna as a child during festivals. Now I wouldn't even touch that water. 😢 This campaign is long overdue. Hope it's not just one day drama. The 'Meri Yamuna, Mera Kartavya' campaign was good but we need continuous efforts. Still, CM sahab is doing better than previous governments who only made promises.
Respectful criticism: While I appreciate the effort, cleaning ghats once a year won't solve the core issue. The Yamuna is biologically dead in many stretches. Where is the plan for wastewater treatment plants? What about the 3,600 million litres of untreated sewage entering daily? Let's demand real action, not just symbolic drives. But yes, I'll still participate because something is better than nothing.
As a student of environmental science, this makes me happy! The involvement of 500 organisations is impressive. But I wish they had included more awareness about reducing plastic usage and proper waste segregation. Still, kudos to CM for personally participating. Our generation needs to see leaders taking action, not just giving speeches. Will be there with my college group! 🌊
What about the encroachments on Yamuna banks?
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