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Yamuna Clean-Up Becomes People's Movement, Says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected a Yamuna clean-up drive, declaring it has transformed from a government program into a people's movement. She praised the inspiring participation of citizens, youth, and the Yamuna Task Force, highlighting their voluntary work even on a Sunday. Gupta emphasized that the river is a living symbol of the nation's faith and culture, making its cleanliness a collective moral duty. The Delhi government is conducting the clean-up in a phased, scientific manner while pledging support for public-led environmental initiatives.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Hails Public Drive to Clean Yamuna River

  • Public movement for Yamuna clean-up
  • Youth participation is key strength
  • Government running campaign at war footing
  • Collective moral responsibility for future
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Drive to clean Yamuna turning into a people's movement: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says Yamuna clean-up is now a people's movement, praising citizen and youth volunteers for their inspiring participation.

Drive to clean Yamuna turning into a people's movement: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
"Keeping Yamuna clean... is not only the responsibility of the government, but a collective moral responsibility of all of us - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Jan 4

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the Yamuna clean-up drive organised at the Chhath Ghat near ITO and praised the growing public participation in it.

The Chief Minister said that the cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of a people's movement, said an official statement.

She added that the Yamuna is the eternal lifeline of our faith, culture and civilisation.

Speaking at a programme organised by the Culture Youth Foundation, the Chief Minister appreciated the volunteers of the Foundation and described the active participation of citizens, youth and personnel of the Yamuna Task Force (137 CETF Battalion, Territorial Army) as inspiring.

She noted that the voluntary participation of a large number of people in the Yamuna cleanliness campaign, even on a Sunday, clearly reflects growing public awareness and commitment towards the cause.

She emphasised that the participation of youth is the greatest strength behind any meaningful social and environmental transformation.

The Chief Minister said that the Yamuna is not just a river, but a living symbol of the nation's faith, culture and civilisation.

"Keeping Yamuna clean, pure and free-flowing is not only the responsibility of the government, but a collective moral responsibility of all of us towards future generations," she said.

Chief Minister Gupta informed that the Delhi government is carrying out the Yamuna clean-up campaign at a war footing, in a phased, scientific and well-planned manner.

Continuous efforts are being made for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna by strengthening the disposal of silt and other materials, waste management, sewage treatment, biological treatment and monitoring systems, she said.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the Delhi Government will extend all possible support to public participation-based initiatives for environmental protection.

She said that sustainable and positive change is possible only when society and government work together.

Appealing to citizens to maintain sustained awareness, discipline and participation for the conservation and cleanliness of the Yamuna, she said that a clean Yamuna will emerge as the symbol of a clean, healthy and empowered Delhi.

- IANS

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Priya S
I appreciate the sentiment, but we've heard such announcements before. The real test is sustained action and results. The Yamuna has been polluted for decades. I truly hope this 'people's movement' translates into a visibly cleaner river in the next year, not just photo-ops.
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Rohit P
This is the way forward! Government alone cannot fix this. Every Delhiite who has ever thrown a plastic bag or religious offering into the river needs to take responsibility. Good to see the CM acknowledging the public's role. Let's keep the momentum going.
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Meera T
As someone who lives near the river, the stench is unbearable in summers. Any clean-up is welcome. But they must stop the industrial waste from upstream states first. Delhi can clean all it wants, but if polluted water keeps coming in, it's a losing battle. Need central government coordination.
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Siddharth J
The involvement of the Territorial Army is a great move. They bring discipline and systematic effort. Hope the 'scientific and well-planned manner' includes long-term solutions for sewage treatment plants. Public awareness is key, but infrastructure is crucial.
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Kavya N
Wonderful to see this! My college's NCC unit participated last month. It feels good to contribute. The Yamuna is part of our culture and history. We cannot let it die. More power to the volunteers! 👏

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