The condition of the Yamuna River in Delhi today presents a grim case scenario regarding the future of the city. Citizens question how many times has Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised the cleanup of the river within a year. Still, it remains among the most polluted rivers in India today.
Since Kejriwal promised to do so in 2013, the Delhi government has spent a lot of money on cleaning efforts. Yet, the condition of the Yamuna River remains alarming. The DPCC report explains how this river is not fit for bathing because it contains excess amounts of faecal coliform from human and animal waste.
The only place where it is relatively clean is when the river enters Delhi, at Palla. Furthermore, the exit point has 500 times the faecal coliform level than is acceptable. This shows how much pollution the river has to bear when it passes through the national capital.
Citizens question dirty condition of the Yamuna River in Delhi
A user showed his frustration on X and penned out:
“The Yamuna River in Delhi continues to face significant pollution challenges despite repeated promises for cleanup. As of late 2024, the situation has shown only marginal improvements, with the river still being one of the most polluted in India. Efforts to clean the Yamuna are ongoing, but the problem persists due to industrial discharge, sewage, and other urban waste issues.”
Despite such a current state of the Yamuna, the Delhi government has given deadlines for cleanliness numerous times. The last deadline was fixed during March 2021 with a provision of ₹2,074 crore. As of late 2024, however, the condition of Yamuna remains as it is today.
The river continues to be polluted by industrial discharge, untended sewage, and other forms of urban waste. The pollution from these and other harmful substances badly damaged the environment, destructing aquatic life and posing health dangers to its residents.
The Yamuna presents a grim picture today. It is a nightmare for the government, which has failed miserably to provide its commitment. Subsequent extensions have besmirched public credibility, and environmental activists as well as local communities are raising their voices against the state of the river.
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