Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visits Yamuna riverbank at Kalindi Kunj; this time, there was no froth in the river

New Delhi, Oct 2025 : Delhi Chief Minister Mrs. Rekha Gupta today inspected the preparations being carried out at Kalindi Kunj (Madanpur Khadar) area for cleaning the Yamuna river and controlling froth formation. The Chief Minister also reviewed the report from the on-site laboratory testing the river’s water and expressed satisfaction over the quality of Yamuna water. This laboratory operates under the Treatment Plant and Quality Control Wing of the Delhi Jal Board.

The Chief Minister stated that some people are attempting to spread misleading information regarding the condition of the Yamuna, which must be avoided. She reiterated that this year, during the Chhath festival, no froth will be seen in the Yamuna, and devotees will be able to perform the rituals of this festival with full devotion.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister of Development and Tourism, Mr. Kapil Mishra. After reviewing the water quality and receiving other related information, the Chief Minister informed that the Dissolved Oxygen (DO) level in the Yamuna river water today was found to be 4.0 milligrams per liter. This level is sufficient for the river and suitable for the survival of aquatic organisms. If this level drops to 2 or below, it poses a threat to both the Yamuna and its aquatic life. The Chief Minister said that there was a time when the oxygen level in the Yamuna had fallen below zero, making it impossible for any aquatic organism to survive. The improvement visible today has been made possible due to continuous desilting, revival of modern Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), and tapping of drains across Delhi.

The Chief Minister further informed that continuous monitoring of Yamuna’s water quality is being carried out. The phosphate level in the Yamuna, which is the main cause of froth formation, has now been recorded at only 0.2, whereas froth starts forming when this level exceeds 2 points. The level of ammonia in the river water has also come down significantly. The Chief Minister clarified that the defoamers and other chemical processes used for controlling froth in the Yamuna are completely eco-friendly and certified. She emphasized that all these chemicals are entirely safe for the environment, aquatic plants, and aquatic organisms. The Delhi Government strictly adheres to transparency and safety standards at every step, and any kind of negligence will not be tolerated.

The Chief Minister pointed out that this is the same area where, until last year, froth up to one meter high used to accumulate, forcing Chhath devotees to stand amid the froth while performing their rituals. Now, because of the arrangements and preparations made during the current government’s tenure, there is no froth or filth visible in the river. She said that the Yamuna’s water is now visibly clean and free of froth. The Delhi Government has ensured that this year’s Chhath Puja can be celebrated in a grand and divine manner, so that devotees can offer prayers to the Sun God while standing in clean water with faith and devotion.

The Chief Minister appreciated the hard work of the officers and employees of the Delhi Jal Board and the Environment Department, acknowledging that hundreds of them are working day and night for the cleaning of the Yamuna. She said this effort is not just the government’s initiative but a collective campaign to rejuvenate the Yamuna with the cooperation of Delhi’s citizens. The Chief Minister appealed to the public not to be misled by fake videos or old footage, but instead to witness and understand the present reality themselves.

During the on-site inspection, Minister of Development and Tourism, Mr. Kapil Mishra, said that Delhi’s culture and traditions are its true identity, and strengthening them is the top priority of the Government. With this very commitment, our Government is taking effective, continuous, and accelerated steps in preparation for the grand celebration of the Chhath Mahaparv.

Mr. Kapil Mishra added that in the coming days, Delhi will witness the observance of the Chhath Mahaparv with full devotion and grandeur.