The campaign, aimed at promoting public participation in the effort to rejuvenate the river, will be held across several ghats along the Yamuna in the national capital. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to lead mega Yamuna cleanliness campaign on June 14

The Delhi government is set to undertake a mega cleanliness and awareness campaign along the Yamuna on June 14, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leading an initiative expected to draw thousands of volunteers and hundreds of organisations.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Campaign will span several Yamuna ghats to boost public participation
  • Nearly 500 organisations and thousands of volunteers are expected to join
  • Gupta said a free-flowing Yamuna needs sustained active community involvement

The Delhi government will launch a mega cleanliness and public awareness campaign along the Yamuna on June 14, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta set to lead the initiative, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The campaign, aimed at promoting public participation in the effort to rejuvenate the river, will be held across several ghats along the Yamuna in the national capital.

The chief minister will personally take part in the drive and join citizens in reinforcing the collective commitment to restoring the river's health and cleanliness, the CMO said on Sunday.

Gupta, while emphasising the importance of community involvement, said a clean, pristine and free-flowing Yamuna can only be achieved through active participation from the public.

She described the river as an integral part of Delhi's cultural, religious and environmental heritage, adding that protecting it is a shared responsibility of both the government and citizens.

The June 14 campaign is expected to witness the participation of nearly 500 social, religious, educational and voluntary organisations, along with thousands of volunteers from across the city.

The chief minister recalled that the government had launched the 'Meri Yamuna, Mera Kartavya' campaign last year to clean the river and its ghats. The initiative saw the participation of thousands of volunteers and resulted in the collection and scientific disposal of more than 12 tonnes of waste.

The Delhi government is coordinating with local authorities, police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Health Department and other agencies to ensure the smooth conduct of the campaign.

Arrangements related to security, traffic management, drinking water, sanitation, first aid and emergency services are being put in place ahead of the event.

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