Meeting Between Pujya Swamiji and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Focusing on Rejuvenation of River Yamuna
The Yamuna is not merely a river—it is the living embodiment of India’s civilization, culture, spirituality, and collective consciousness.
A warm and meaningful meeting was held between Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, President of Parmarth Niketan, and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, focusing on the holistic rejuvenation of River Yamuna.
The meeting was graced by Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh Ji, Senior BJP Leader and Former Union Minister Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Ji, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
The discussion centered on restoring the cleanliness, purity, uninterrupted flow, and sacred heritage of the Yamuna. Pujya Swamiji emphasized that the revival of the Yamuna is not merely an environmental initiative—it is a national mission to preserve India’s spiritual legacy, ecological balance, and the future of generations to come.
“When a nation’s rivers are healthy, its society becomes healthy, prosperous, and enlightened. The Yamuna is not just a waterway flowing through Delhi; it is the lifeline of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.” — Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji
Key initiatives discussed included:
- Large-scale plantation and green beautification along the Yamuna banks
- Regular Yamuna Aarti inspired by the sacred Ganga Aarti tradition
- Establishment of Gurukuls and Value-Based Learning Centres along the riverbanks
- Community-driven campaigns for cleanliness and river conservation through active public participation
Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji reaffirmed the Delhi Government’s commitment to making the Yamuna clean, vibrant, and rejuvenated through collaborative efforts involving government, saints, and society.
Let us unite to make the Yamuna: Clean • Pure • Free-Flowing • Sacred
Reviving the Yamuna is not just about restoring a river—it is about restoring the soul of India.