Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a government-organized campaign to clean the Yamuna Riverbanks across 28 ghats [1] on June 14 [2].
The initiative aims to restore the Yamuna’s ecosystem and promote river conservation. By engaging high-level government leadership in manual cleanup efforts, the administration seeks to demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability, and public health in the capital.
The campaign, titled the ‘Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive’, focused on multiple locations along the river. Chief Minister Gupta directed operations at Dashmesh Ghat in Geeta Colony, where she joined other officials and BJP leaders to remove waste from the riverbanks [1], [3].
According to government reports, the drive was designed to address the accumulation of pollutants and debris that hinder the river's natural flow and water quality [1], [3]. The scale of the operation spanned 28 different ghats [1], ensuring a wide reach across the city's riverfront.
Gupta said the effort was supported by Prime Minister Modi as part of a broader push for national cleanliness. The administration intends for the drive to serve as a catalyst for long-term conservation efforts rather than a one-time event [1], [3].
Local officials said the involvement of the Chief Minister at Dashmesh Ghat was intended to mobilize community participation in keeping the riverfront clean. The drive combined government resources with volunteer efforts to tackle the persistent pollution facing the Yamuna [1], [3].
“The 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' targeted 28 ghats to promote river conservation.”
The scale of this drive suggests a strategic attempt by the Delhi government to align local environmental goals with the national cleanliness mandates of the central government. By targeting 28 ghats simultaneously, the administration is attempting to address systemic pollution through visible, high-profile leadership, though the long-term success of the project depends on sustainable waste management infrastructure rather than periodic cleanup events.
