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My dream Yamuna

Posted by Nivedita on September 23, 2014

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Delhi's Clean Yamuna

 

Not many will recognize that this Delhi’s own Yamuna. Yes, this clean. The photo is taken at a place called Jagatpur, 2 kms upstream of Wazirabad. I dream of a clean Yamuna downstream of Wazirabad too.

As many as 28 drains dump sewage in the Yamuna downstream of Wazirabad. The Delhi Jal Board has drawn up yet another plan to salvage the situation. Here is what the Hindustan Times’ graphic stated what the DJB plans to do.

HT graphic about DJB's Sewage Masterplan

HT graphic about DJB’s Sewage Masterplan

Will it help rectify the situation? Wait and watch!!!

 

 

Nivedita

Two decades of exposure to social issues as a journalist, as a writer and as a socially conscious traveler. Currently working as an independent journalist, I write on water, environment, climate change and interests of India’s tribal population.

I have earlier worked with the Press Trust of India, India’s premier news agency, and the Hindustan Times, Delhi focusing on developmental and environmental issues. My special interests include writing about water, rivers, forests and India’s north-eastern states, especially Arunachal Pradesh.

A University topper and a gold medalist, I have also won awards for environmental and health reporting. This is my personal space showcasing my professional work and also chronicling my musings and other interests such as photography

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