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585kg Waste Removed as Bittu Tabahi Tackles Yamuna Pollution
22 Sep
Summary
- Bittu Tabahi led a three-day cleanup of Delhi's Yamuna River.
- Volunteers removed 585 kg of waste from the Yamuna riverbank on day one.
- The campaign started on World Cleanup Day, September 20.
Environmental activist Surendra Singh Choudhary, widely recognized as Bittu Tabahi, has extended his cleanup mission to Delhi's Yamuna River. This initiative follows his significant efforts to restore the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, which garnered international attention. The three-day Yamuna cleanup drive commenced on September 20, observed as World Cleanup Day.
During the initial day, Bittu Tabahi and a group of volunteers dedicated four and a half hours to clearing waste along the Yamuna riverbank. They successfully removed 585 kg of garbage, including plastic, flowers, and worship items. The campaign garnered support from local residents who joined the volunteers in their efforts.
Bittu Tabahi's work has gained considerable online visibility, with videos of the cleanup drives going viral. Industrialist Anand Mahindra also shared his efforts, amplifying the campaign's reach. Following the Yamuna drive, Gurugram's Khedki Daula is slated to be his next cleanup location, underscoring his commitment to nationwide environmental restoration.
