Thousands of DU Students to Take Yamuna Cleanliness Pledge on October 18
Thousands of Delhi University students will join the Yamuna Prahari campaign on October 18 to pledge for the river's conservation.
In a massive push for environmental conservation, thousands of students from 30 different colleges of Delhi University are set to gather on October 18 to take a solemn pledge for the cleanliness and protection of the Yamuna river.
Launch of 'Main Bhi Yamuna Prahari' App
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the launch of the ‘Main Bhi Yamuna Prahari’ app at the Delhi University Sports Complex. The launch took place as part of the broader Seva Sankalp Campaign. While introducing the digital tool, the Chief Minister emphasized that the responsibility for restoring the river does not rest solely with the government.
A Call for Public Participation
Addressing the gathering, Gupta urged students, educators, and the general public to register on the new app and actively participate in the movement. She highlighted the vital role the youth play in environmental advocacy, encouraging students to carry the message of river conservation back to their families and local communities.
Massive Funding and Infrastructure Focus
The initiative comes amid significant financial commitments toward the river's restoration. Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra revealed that over Rs 3,000 crore has been allocated specifically for the cleaning of the Yamuna. A primary focus of the current engineering and administrative efforts is to prevent sewage from flowing directly into the river system.
Nationwide Cleanliness Drive
The Yamuna campaign is part of a larger national movement. Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, has called for a nationwide 30-day cleanliness drive. This campaign is scheduled to run from Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 until the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31.
Reddy has appealed to a wide spectrum of society—including private institutions, educational establishments, NGOs, and government bodies—to join the Swachh Bharat initiative during this period.
Tributes Paid to National Leaders
The announcement follows a series of tributes paid to India's founding fathers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his 157th birth anniversary and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana. The Prime Minister also paid respects to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, also joined in paying floral tributes at Rajghat.