Toxic foam returns to Yamuna as AQI touches 168
“Today is a joyful day for the people of Delhi, as projects worth around ₹9,000 crores have been inaugurated today. The chief minister said the latest investment followed projects worth Rs 9,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore initiated last year, primarily focusing on Delhi’s infrastructure and the rejuvenation of the Yamuna. The twin environmental concerns have once again brought the capital’s persistent air and river pollution problems into focus, days after Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta highlighted the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the Yamuna through major infrastructure projects. The latest appearance of foam comes just days after chief minister Rekha Gupta praised the government’s efforts to revive the river. We can say that the way the government has started work for the rejuvenation of the River Yamuna, in one and a half years of tenure, we have continuously moved forward strongly in that direction. However, the return of thick white foam at Kalindi Kunj highlights the continuing environmental challenges facing the river, even as the government pursues large-scale infrastructure and cleanup initiatives.
Addressing the media on Thursday, Gupta reiterated the government’s commitment to cleaning and rejuvenating the Yamuna, highlighting the infrastructure projects inaugurated as part of the ongoing efforts.