Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav participated in the International Coastal Clean-up Day drive and the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai today. Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Guardian Minister of Mumbai City district Deepak Kesarkar, Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and others were present on the occasion. CM Shinde administered the cleanliness oath to all attendees. Speaking at the event, Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that every significant endeavour begins with a modest effort.
He emphasised that today is a day to raise awareness about coastal cleanliness, and this initiative will grow into a substantial movement, shaping the vision of ‘Swachh Bharat, Mahan Bharat.’ CM Eknath Shinde remarked that maintaining clean coastal areas is a collective responsibility. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urged citizens to participate in the cleanliness fortnight and encouraged them to plant at least one tree as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. He also announced that the government will provide assistance to startups working on water reprocessing.
