#Yamuna

Once central to Delhi’s economy and culture, the Yamuna now sits at the heart of competing visions for the capital’s future.

Built as part of the 'Waste to Wonder' campaign, the 26-foot statue is made of more than two tonnes of iron and steel.

The proposed cruise service is being developed along a four- to six-km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in collaboration with various departments.

The Union Home Minister inaugurated 10 projects and laid the foundation stones for 33 others, aimed at expanding sewerage coverage, improving water supply and reducing the flow of untreated wastewater into the Yamuna.

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: From the Opinions Editor: In Delhi’s Yamuna floodplains and elsewhere, environment protection is going against the poor

Under the Delhi Master Plan, the O-Zone covers the Yamuna floodplains, where construction is restricted to protect the river’s natural ecology, prevent flood risks and preserve green buffers. Any habitation in this zone is considered unauthorised.

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Mobile vans to monitor pollution: Delhi govt aims to expand efforts to clean Yamuna

The directions were issued in a recently held meeting by LG with DDA officials which discussed the rejuvenation and restoration of the Yamuna Bazar and its ghats near the Kashmere Gate area, officials added.