India, June 14 -- Citizens mobilised for large-scale river cleanliness and restoration drive

As part of its flagship commitment to rejuvenate the Yamuna River, the BJP-led Delhi government will launch a citywide Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign on June 14, mobilising thousands of volunteers, social organisations and government agencies in what is being projected as one of the largest public participation drives for river conservation in the national capital.

The initiative comes amid renewed efforts by both the Centre and the Delhi government to tackle the persistent issue of pollution in the Yamuna. Earlier this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to evaluate the progress of the Ya...