Delhi to hold mega Yamuna riverfront cleanliness campaign on June 14

The Delhi Government will organise a large-scale Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign on June 14 under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with simultaneous clean-up and awareness programmes planned at several ghats across the capital.

The campaign aims to improve cleanliness along the Yamuna riverfront, increase public awareness about environmental protection, and encourage greater citizen participation in efforts to restore the river. The Chief Minister will personally participate in the programme and join volunteers and citizens during the drive.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office, nearly 500 social, religious, educational, and voluntary organisations are expected to take part in the campaign along with thousands of volunteers from different parts of Delhi. Officials said cleanliness drives and awareness activities will be conducted simultaneously at major Yamuna ghats as part of the initiative.

The Delhi Government described the campaign as a major effort to strengthen public participation in environmental conservation and river cleaning activities. The Chief Minister said the Yamuna is deeply linked to Delhi’s cultural, religious, and environmental identity, and that protecting the river is a collective responsibility. She said the responsibility for maintaining the Yamuna does not rest solely with government agencies and requires active cooperation from citizens as well.

The government has appealed to residents, social groups, youth organisations, and volunteers to participate actively in the programme. Officials said several departments and agencies have been directed to coordinate preparations for the campaign.

The local administration, Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Health Department, and other concerned departments are making arrangements related to sanitation, security, traffic management, drinking water, and emergency services.

Medical support and first-aid facilities will also be available at different locations during the event. The government said all arrangements are being made to ensure smooth participation by citizens and volunteers at multiple riverfront locations.

Officials said the June 14 campaign is being planned on a much larger scale compared to previous river-cleaning initiatives. The Chief Minister referred to the “Meri Yamuna, Mera Kartavya” campaign organised last year, which also focused on cleaning the Yamuna ghats and spreading awareness about river conservation.

According to the government, thousands of volunteers participated in that campaign, and more than 12 tonnes of waste were collected and scientifically disposed of. Officials said the response to the earlier initiative encouraged the government to expand the scale of this year’s campaign.

The administration believes wider public participation can play a major role in maintaining cleanliness along the Yamuna and reducing waste dumping near the river. The campaign will include awareness programmes aimed at educating people about environmental protection, river conservation, and responsible waste disposal practices.

Government officials said the initiative is intended not only as a one-day clean-up exercise but also as part of a broader effort to build long-term public awareness.

The Chief Minister said protecting and cleaning the Yamuna requires sustained commitment from both citizens and government agencies. She added that the objective is to build a collective movement for restoring the river’s health and preserving it for future generations.

Officials said volunteers participating in the campaign will work at different locations along the riverfront to remove waste and support awareness activities. The government expects participation from students, community groups, environmental organisations, and local residents.