National Mission for Clean Ganga organised a cleanliness drive at Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj Ghat along the Yamuna River on the occasion of World Cleanup Day. The drive was conducted as a part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, National Mission for Clean Ganga, led from the front and inspired others to join in the cause. Several NGOs such as Tree Craze Foundation, Lehar Foundation, Smile Foundation and Aarohan Street to School Foundation also worked alongside NMCG in cleaning the ghat.
World Cleanup Day is a global social action programme aimed at combating the global solid waste problem. It is celebrated with litter cleanup and waste mapping activities spanning every time zone across the world. Its beauty lies in cooperation and collaboration: building bridges between disparate communities and including all levels of society. Speaking on the occasion, Mishra said, “While the Government is leading the way, Delhi’s residents must take ownership of the Yamuna and come forward to participate in keeping the riverfront clean.”
Rampant use of plastic and other non-biodegradable items are the major pollutants in our river system and the Yamuna requires immediate attention.
