Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to Launch Yamuna Cleanliness Drive on June 14

New Delhi, June 8: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will kick off the government’s ‘Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign 2026’ on June 14, an official announced on Sunday. The initiative aims to restore the lost glory of the Yamuna, clean its banks, and raise public awareness about the river’s significance.

The Chief Minister will actively participate in this major campaign, joining citizens to strengthen the collective resolve for a clean and healthy Yamuna. She emphasized that the Yamuna is not just a river; it is a vital part of Delhi’s cultural, religious, and environmental heritage.

Gupta stated that the responsibility of protecting the Yamuna lies not only with the government but also with every citizen. This campaign is being launched with the intent to spread awareness and encourage widespread participation.

On June 14, cleanliness drives and public awareness programs will be organized at key ghats along the Yamuna River. Approximately 500 social, religious, educational, and volunteer organizations, along with thousands of volunteers, are expected to participate. A statement noted that this program will be a significant step towards cleaning the Yamuna through collective public effort and commitment.

Last year, the ‘My Yamuna, My Duty’ campaign was initiated for the cleaning of the Yamuna and its ghats. Thousands of volunteers participated, collecting over 12 tons of waste, which was disposed of scientifically. The enthusiastic response from the public demonstrated that significant change is possible when society and government work together.

This year’s campaign is set to be on a much larger scale. Collaborating with local administration, police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, health departments, and other agencies, arrangements for safety, traffic management, drinking water, first aid, emergency services, and cleanliness are being made.

The Chief Minister reiterated that keeping the Yamuna clean is not just a one-day effort but a collective responsibility. She urged citizens, social organizations, youth, and volunteers to participate actively, stating that only through collective involvement can the dream of a clean, pure, and life-giving Yamuna become a reality.