Restoring the Yamuna: BJP’s Urgent Cleanup Plan
The Yamuna River, once a vital lifeline for Delhi, has deteriorated into a heavily polluted waterway. The 22-kilometer stretch between Wazirabad and Okhla is responsible for nearly 80% of the river’s pollution. This section makes up less than 2% of its total length. Newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized the urgency of addressing this crisis. She began her tenure with a 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat, symbolizing her commitment to restoring the river. This was followed by a cabinet meeting focused on implementing cleanup measures. A large-scale cleanup operation has commenced, utilizing trash skimmers, weed harvesters, and dredgers…