Delhi Introduces Advanced Harvesters to Clean Yamuna River
Yamuna Clean-Up Goes High-Tech, Delhi To Deploy Multitasking 'Harvesters'
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Delhi has launched high-tech machines in the Najafgarh Drain to tackle pollution in the Yamuna River ahead of the monsoon. The dual-purpose harvesters, costing ₹2.9 crore (approximately $350,000 USD), aim to remove both floating waste and aquatic weeds, contributing to a broader initiative to clean the river by 2029.
- 01Delhi has deployed advanced machines in Najafgarh Drain to clean the Yamuna River.
- 02The dual-purpose harvesters can simultaneously remove floating garbage and aquatic weeds.
- 03The project is part of a larger initiative to clean the Yamuna before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
- 04The machines cost ₹2.9 crore (about $350,000 USD) and are designed for shallow waters.
- 05Cleaning the Najafgarh Drain is expected to improve drainage and reduce flooding in the city.
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In a significant step towards cleaning the Yamuna River, Delhi has introduced high-tech machines in the Najafgarh Drain, a major source of pollution. Public Works, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma emphasized that these dual-purpose harvesters are aligned with the Swachh Bharat mission, aiming to deliver visible improvements in the river's condition. These machines, costing ₹2.9 crore (approximately $350,000 USD), are capable of removing both floating waste and dense aquatic weeds, which contribute to waterlogging and pollution. The initiative is part of a broader plan to clean the Yamuna before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, with officials working on a
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The deployment of these machines is expected to significantly reduce pollution in the Yamuna River, improve drainage, and minimize flooding during the monsoon season.
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