YAMUNA The Agenda for Cleaning the River

May 08, 2025

The 22-km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, which is barely two per cent of the total length of the river basin, contributes over 80 per cent of the pollution load in the entire river. Delhi has spent over Rs 6,000 crore in just four years for cleaning the Yamuna – but the river remains as polluted as ever. This briefing document assesses the key reasons and offers an agenda for action.