Yamuna river is one of the most important rivers in country flowing from over 1376 km through 7 states originating from the Yamotri glacier in the Himalayas. It passed through Delhi, Agra and Mathura before merging with the Gangas at Prahyal. The river for embers religious significance in Hinduism. It is deserved as a daughter of Sun God Surya and a sister of Yama, the god of death. Festival life, Chhat Pooja and Yamuna Jainty are celebrated along its bank where devotes, offer prayers and perform rituals. Apart from its spiritual importance, the Yamuna supports millions of people by providing drinking water and education. It plays a crucial role in sustaining agriculture especially in northern India. Furthermore, cities like Agra and Delhi depend on it for their water supply. Unfortunately, the river faced several pollution due to the industrial waste and created a savage and abundant of efforts such as Yamuna Action Plan aimed to combat this challenge and restore the river’s health. The initiative involves building treatment plants and increasing awareness about reducing pollution. Yamuna is not just river, it is a lifetime for the people. It serves its cultural, economic and environmental importance. I underscore the need for collective efforts to preserve it.
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The Yamuna River is one of the most important rivers in the country, flowing over 1,376 km through seven states, originating from the Yamunotri glacier in the Himalayas. It passes through Delhi, Agra, and Mathura before merging with the Ganges at Prayagraj. The river holds religious significance in Hinduism. It is regarded as a daughter of the Sun God Surya and a sister of Yama, the god of death. Festivals like Chhath Puja and Yamuna Jayanti are celebrated along its banks, where devotees offer prayers and perform rituals. Apart from its spiritual importance, the Yamuna supports millions of people by providing drinking water and sustenance. It plays a crucial role in sustaining agriculture, especially in northern India. Furthermore, cities like Agra and Delhi depend on it for their water supply. Unfortunately, the river faces severe pollution due to industrial waste, prompting a range of efforts such as the Yamuna Action Plan aimed at combating this challenge and restoring the river's health. The initiative involves building treatment plants and increasing awareness about reducing pollution. The Yamuna is not just a river; it is a lifeline for the people. It serves cultural, economic, and environmental purposes. I underscore the need for collective efforts to preserve it.
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