Amid concerns over pollution in Yamuna, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the cleaning of the river is no longer merely a government programme but is now taking the form of a people’s movement. She made the comment while inspecting a clean-up drive of Yamuna at the Chhath Ghat near ITO.

“The cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer just a government initiative. It has become a people’s movement,” Gupta said.

Keeping Yamuna clean, pure and pure-flowing is not only the responsibility of the government, Gupta said, adding that it was a collective moral responsibility of everyone towards future generations.

At the drive, Gupta appreciated the participation of volunteers from the Culture Youth Foundation – the organisers of the programme, local residents, youth groups and personnel from the Yamuna Task Force.

The participation of people in large numbers, even on a Sunday, clearly reflects growing public awareness and commitment towards this cause,” she said.