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Youth Cleans River with Bare Hands!
4 Sep
Summary
- A 20-year-old student single-handedly cleaned a polluted river for months.
- His efforts gained viral attention online, drawing praise from notable figures.
- Despite health issues and initial mockery, he persists in his mission.
Surendra Singh Chaudhary, a 20-year-old student from Biaora, has dedicated months to single-handedly cleaning the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. Starting on January 26, he has repeatedly entered the polluted waters to remove plastic, bottles, and algae, transforming the river stretch.
His efforts, documented online and shared under the name "Bittu Tabahi," have garnered widespread attention, including praise from industrialist Anand Mahindra and former cricketer Kevin Pietersen. Initially, Chaudhary faced mockery and his family was unaware of his endeavors, only learning about them after his work went viral.
Despite experiencing health issues, such as foot infections and peeling skin from prolonged exposure to contaminated water, Chaudhary continues his mission. He has also personally funded the initiative, spending approximately Rs 30,000 on dustbins and equipment. He hopes to inspire others to stop polluting the river.
Chaudhary's work has drawn questions about the authenticity of his before-and-after videos, some of which he has addressed, emphasizing his personal hard work rather than AI. He plans to expand his river-cleaning efforts to a larger scale.
