New Delhi, June 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the revitalization of the Yamuna River on Monday. The meeting included key figures such as Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manoj Tiwari, Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Tarun Chugh, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and several senior officials.
During the meeting, Amit Shah emphasized the commitment to a clean and rejuvenated Yamuna under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He urged all stakeholders, including the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, to work collaboratively rather than in silos, creating a unified action plan for the river’s cleanliness.
To prevent waste from Delhi’s dairies from entering the Yamuna, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This initiative aims to convert waste into biogas and fertilizers.
Shah also called for the swift desilting of the Yamuna, with the sediment being utilized in various manufacturing projects to prevent it from flowing back into the river during rains. He stressed the importance of closely monitoring sewage treatment plants, industrial waste, and all drainage discharges, insisting on precise results rather than mere satisfactory efforts.
Under the NDDB model, cow dung from dairies and gaushalas will be directed to biogas and fertilizer plants, ensuring scientific management of waste along the riverbanks.
Amit Shah proposed that the progress of the Yamuna rejuvenation project be reviewed every 20 days.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government is working vigorously on the river’s cleanliness. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will launch the ‘Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign 2026’ on June 14. The initiative aims to restore the river’s lost glory, clean its banks, and raise public awareness.
The Chief Minister will participate in this significant campaign, reinforcing the collective commitment to a clean and healthy Yamuna alongside citizens.
Rekha Gupta stated that the Yamuna is not just a river; it is an essential part of Delhi’s cultural, religious, and environmental heritage. She emphasized that the responsibility for protecting the Yamuna lies not only with the government but also with every citizen. This campaign is designed to promote awareness and encourage collective participation.
On June 14, major cleaning drives and awareness programs will be organized at prominent ghats along the Yamuna. Approximately 500 social, religious, educational, and volunteer organizations, along with thousands of volunteers, are expected to participate. A statement indicated that this initiative would be a crucial step toward cleaning the Yamuna through collective public effort and commitment.
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