Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting to assess progress on the multi-phase Yamuna cleaning and rejuvenation plan launched in February 2025.
• The meeting highlighted the integration of real-time data and space technology to monitor sewage treatment and drain flows for improved pollution management.
• A Jan Bhagidari Movement was emphasized to mobilize public participation, including volunteers and cultural events like the Braj Yatra and Chhath Puja celebrations.
• An agency-specific action plan with short-, medium-, and long-term goals was reviewed, addressing pollution abatement and infrastructure upgrades across Haryana, Delhi, and Prayagraj stretches.
• Delhi was tasked with preparing an Urban River Management Plan to integrate water management with the city’s Master Plan, alongside measures for floodplain protection and green riverfront development.