New Delhi, June 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that the mega Yamuna cleaning drive was carried out across 28 ghats in the national capital, with thousands of people taking part in the initiative aimed at cleaning the river and improving its surroundings.

Speaking about the campaign, Gupta said people from all age groups, including children and senior citizens, participated in the cleanliness drive.

"A mega Yamuna cleaning drive was launched on Sunday at 28 Ghats in Delhi, with thousands of people participating in the cleanup. I noted that from children to the elderly, everyone participated in the cleanliness drive," the Chief Minister said.

Highlighting the nature of waste collected during the exercise, Gupt...