India, April 9 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed officials to accelerate Yamuna rejuvenation and riverfront development, calling the effort a non-negotiable priority that must be pursued in mission mode.

During a joint inspection of Vasudev Ghat and Yamuna Bazar Ghat, the two leaders reviewed sanitation, infrastructure, and flood preparedness and issued instructions to strengthen coordination among agencies. The visit focused on assessing ongoing work and readiness for the upcoming monsoon and summer challenges.

The Lt Governor stressed that issues such as Yamuna pollution, air pollution, water scarcity, and flooding require urgent and sustained intervention. He said ...