Delhi CM Clears Rs 1,000 Crore Plan To Clean Yamuna River

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has cleared projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crore under the government’s “Mission Yamuna” plan aimed at improving the condition of the Yamuna River in the capital.

Officials from the Chief Minister’s Office said the new projects will focus on cleaning the Najafgarh Drain, fixing and improving sewage treatment systems, and strengthening water flow management in different parts of Delhi.

At the same time, the Delhi government is also stepping up work against rising air pollution in the city.

A day earlier, Rekha Gupta visited different locations along with Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and MLA Harish Khurana to review pollution control machines developed in India.

Speaking during the visit, the Chief Minister said work against pollution is being carried out all year to help improve air quality and protect people’s health.

During the inspection, the team checked the STR 101 Filterless Air Purifier system. Around 21 units have been placed on Sat Guru Ram Singh Marg. Officials said the machine can process close to three lakh litres of air every hour and help cut smoke, dust, PM2.5, PM10, and other harmful particles in the air.

The officials also reviewed an anti-smog system fitted on electric vehicles. The machines are currently being used in crowded areas like Kirti Nagar and Mayapuri to control road dust and pollution caused by traffic.

Another pollution control machine, called PAWAN III, was checked near the Kirti Nagar Fire Station. The system works by trapping harmful particles coming from vehicles in heavy traffic zones.

In a message shared on X, Rekha Gupta said the PAWAN III machine showed a clear fall in pollution levels in nearby areas.

She also said the Delhi government will continue taking long-term steps to improve air quality and make the city healthier for residents.