You must have come across many articles showing the degrading condition of the Yamuna river in Delhi. The reason behind this sacred river becoming a matter of concern is pollution. It was observed that people throw all the waste into the river, causing the river a lot of damage. Hence, in February, guards were deployed to stop people from doing it. But is it helping? Has the condition improved?
Delhites Continue Throwing Garbage Into Yamuna River
Personnel from the Territorial Army have been deployed along bridges and other areas near the Yamuna River since February. They have been deployed to ensure that people do not throw any kind of waste into the river and thus pollute it.
They were brought in by the High-Level Committee, led by L-G V K Saxena, and nominated by the National Green Tribunal. These personnel now have a difficult duty to assure a decrease in the level of pollution in the river.
One of the personnel deployed at the Yudhisthir Sethu near the ISBT Kashmere Gate and other nearby areas said that people throw many things other than just pooja materials. He informed me that people threw their old clothes, week-old or sometimes month-old garbage, and other such things into the Yamuna. (As per Indian Express)
People Do Not Listen To These Personnel
Tall fences are present on both sides of the bridge in Yudhisthir Sethu, yet individuals driving by in cars manage to hurl trash over the fence and into the river. The pavement along the bridge is littered with garbage.
Personnel deployed in this area said that people do not listen to them when they are warned not to throw garbage into the river. He said that people have been doing this for years and are now used to it. He said some people listen while many don’t.
The authorities work from Monday through Saturday, from 6 am to 8 pm. They are deployed at all the bridges that span the Yamuna at different locations, and their work involves patrolling as well.
Stopping people along the river banks is much easier than stopping people on bridges. The reason is that people listen only for the moment and then fling their bags into the river while driving away.
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