Delhi's 22-km Yamuna stretch causes 76 per cent of river pollution, says L-G
Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu linked the capital's river pollution to the broader conservation efforts for the Ganga.
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu stated that the 22-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna passing through the capital contributes approximately 76 per cent of the river's total pollution. According to The Tribune, the L-G noted that this specific section represents less than two per cent of the river's entire length.
Speaking to students at a Delhi school annual day, Sandhu explained that the Yamuna basin makes up around 40 per cent of the Ganga basin. He mentioned that the two rivers eventually join at the Sangam in Prayagraj.
Sandhu said an uninterrupted and clean Ganga can only be achieved if the Yamuna is also kept clean and uninterrupted. He suggested that the condition of the river in Delhi impacts the downstream system and the Ganga.
The Lieutenant-Governor urged students to make behavioural changes, such as not throwing plastic or puja material into the river. He encouraged them to promote these habits among their families and friends.
Sandhu also connected river conservation to water-use and the protection of natural systems. He said that respect for the Ganga must include responsibility toward the environment and future generations.