BJP Sets 2027 Deadline to Clean River Yamuna

At the core of this plan is a comprehensive four-stage strategy. The initial phase involves the removal of trash, garbage, and silt from the riverbed.

- TIKAM SHARMA

As promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative to clean the Yamuna commenced even before the newly elected government in Delhi took the oath of office. Earlier this week, The Sunday Guardian observed the deployment of heavy machinery such as DUC near the Signature Bridge, which is set to move toward Vasudev Ghat. Additionally, a trash skimmer has begun operations at Vasudev Ghat, while a weed harvester has been deployed near the Signature Bridge. Another weed harvester has also started functioning at ITO in the Yamuna, marking the beginning of the river-cleaning process as per the directives of senior officials.

Significantly, the BJP had contested the 2025 elections with the promise of rejuvenating the Yamuna, pledging to clean the river if elected. During his campaign, Modi criticised the AAP government for failing to address the pollution in the Yamuna and assured the public of his commitment to restoring the river's sanctity.

Following the election victory, Modi, speaking at the BJP's celebration event, reaffirmed his commitment, stating, "I pledged during the election campaign that we will make Yamuna the identity of Delhi. I know this work is difficult and will take a long time. No matter how much time is spent or how much energy is used, we will make every effort to serve the Yamuna."