India, June 13 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will lead the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' from east Delhi's Geeta Colony on June 14, officials said on Saturday. The campaign is an important initiative for cleaning riverbanks, increasing public awareness about environmental conservation and transforming public participation into a broad-based people's movement. "The protection and cleanliness of the Yamuna are not only the responsibility of the government, but also the duty of every citizen. The campaign is being organised with the objective of taking this message to the people and encouraging collective participation," Gupta said in a statement. Also Read - Delhi CM participates in Yamuna cleanliness drive The cleanliness of the Yamuna is not a one-day programme, but a continuous public movement that requires the participation of every section of society, she said. According to the statement, Gupta will lead the cleanliness drive at Thokar No. 14, Geeta Colony Ghat. Cabinet ministers and other dignitaries will also participate in the campaign at different locations, it said. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will be present at the Old Railway Bridge and Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht at Dedh Pushta, Sonia Vihar. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh will lead the campaign at Hathi Ghat on the ITO Downstream Western Bank. Around 500 social, religious, educational and voluntary organisations, along with volunteers and Delhi residents, are expected to participate in the campaign.
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