Key facts
- Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials conducted a cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River.
- The initiative aims to restore the river's ecosystem.
- Lieutenant Colonel Anurag Singh stated the drive is a well-planned, executable strategy focused on outcome-based results.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' across 28 ghats.
- Ministers and MLAs emphasized government commitment and the need for public participation.
- A significant transformation of the Yamuna is expected within three years.
Personnel from the Territorial Army and Delhi government officials participated in a large-scale cleanliness drive along various stretches of the Yamuna River in New Delhi. The initiative, part of broader service activities, aims to restore the river's ecosystem.
Lieutenant Colonel Anurag Singh, Officer Commanding of the Yamuna Task Force, stated that the drive should be viewed as a well-planned, executable strategy rather than a challenge, focusing on outcome-based and quantifiable results. He emphasized the opportunity for public and Indian Army participation.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' at Dashmesh Ghat, with the Delhi government organizing campaigns across 28 ghats. Senior BJP leaders and public representatives, including Minister Parvesh Verma and MLA Shikha Rai, also participated in drives at different locations. Verma highlighted Prime Minister Modi's directives and continuous support from the Home Minister and Chief Minister, expressing confidence in significant transformation within three years.
BJP MLA Shikha Rai noted the ongoing public engagement and linked the initiative to Prime Minister Modi's completed term and a dedicated fortnight for service activities. She criticized previous governments for neglecting the Yamuna, recalling the presence of chemical foam on the river.
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, participating at Purana Pul, stressed the importance of making the cleanliness campaign a mass public movement to restore the Yamuna's glory and the pride of Delhi's residents.