Yamuna
Urban River Management Plan launched to clean and revive Yamuna in Delhi
New strategy combines science, technology, and decentralised waste treatment to reduce pollution load
Delhi govt sets November deadline to clear Yamuna floodplains of encroachments
The action plan also includes directives for agencies to remove all forms of encroachment from drains flowing into the Yamuna.
Delhi’s Yamuna-cleaning plan needs reset, not just money: Report
The 22-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna between Wazirabad and Okhla in Delhi, less than 2 per cent of the river's total length, accounts for 80 per cent of its pollution load
Experts divided over govt’s Rs 500-crore push to clean Yamuna as accountability, deadlines remain vague
While the government promises upgraded STPs, modern equipment, and riverfront development, critics cite past failures, lack of accountability, and absence of clear deadlines in cleaning the river
Usmanpur residents face sudden eviction for Yamuna beautification, left without alternatives
Residents of Delhi's Usmanpur area face eviction due to an anti-encroachment drive linked to the Yamuna beautification project
Delhi plans cruise service on Yamuna, aims to boost river tourism
The cruise service will operate on a seven- to eight-kilometer round trip, starting and ending at Sonia Vihar
Why Yamuna is revered in Delhi
Once the heart of the city, the river now struggles for survival
Delhi: Froth covers Yamuna river ahead of festive season posing health hazard
Experts have urged the government to address the pollution levels in the Yamuna, especially as major festivals like Chhath Puja are approaching
