Shah calls for joint action by 3 States to rejuvenate Yamuna
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed officials from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to coordinate efforts to rejuvenate the Yamuna river. The plan includes improved sewage treatment, dairy waste management, and the repurposing of river silt.
Why it matters
The Yamuna is a critical water source for millions, and its pollution levels are a major public health and environmental concern in India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting regarding the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and called on Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to work through a coordinated action plan instead of adopting “a fragmented approach”.
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