New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Around 35,000 people took part in the 'Chalo Yamuna' campaign on Sunday, cleaning 70 locations along both banks of the Yamuna in a single morning. The drive brought together residents, students, NGO volunteers and government departments to remove waste from the riverfront, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Monday.

The campaign covered stretches from Soor Ghat in Wazirabad and Signature Bridge to Yamuna Bazar, ITO, Nizamuddin, Sarai Kale Khan and Chilla. The Delhi Minister said around 76,755 kg of municipal solid waste was removed. The participants included 20,000 citizens and RWA members, 10,500 party workers, 2,500 students and 2,000 NGO volunteers. Students from more than 25 Delhi University college...