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The
Yamuna River is sacred to all Indians. However, the river, when it
flows through Delhi, is India’s shame. Enough has been written
about its woes. Government indifference is the root of the
problem. The BJP will ensure that the sanctity of the river is
maintained and no construction work is undertaken on its
floodplains. Trees will be planted all along the banks falling
within Delhi state up to a depth of 1 Km wherever possible. These
trees would be of local varieties. Such a step would help preserve
the underground water channels.
To save
the Yamuna, Delhi’s sewage disposal system must be improved. At
present 40 per cent of Delhi’s sewage is flowing into the Yamuna.
This is shameful. Things will have to be rectified on a war
footing. Wastewater treatment capacity must be enhanced on a war
footing.
The Yamuna Andolan must be converted into a massive,
government-backed social movement. Every technology possible must
be introduced to ensure that the future generations are not
deprived of the grace of this once-proud river. |
