New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Efforts to clean the Yamuna have gained momentum with AI-enabled machines used to clear floating garbage across a 42-km stretch of the river, according to an official of a firm engaged in the task as part of initiatives of the Jal Shakti Ministry on river-cleaning.

Deepam Sheth, CEO of Potential Engineering, said this is the first time AI-enabled machines have been used to clean the Yamuna of solid waste, plastic debris, and organic matter using Mechanised Weed Harvesters, and the results are impressive.

The Yamuna River has floating garbage and invasive aquatic vegetation. Sheth said their company is taking part in efforts to restore the river's surface quality and flow aesthetics.

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