Bal Bharati School organises Yamuna Sangam meet on river cleanliness

Yamuna Sangam conference, a public engagement and awareness initiative aimed to create awareness about cleanliness, conservation and rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, was organised by the Environment Club of Bal Bharati Public School, GRH Marg, in collaboration with the SakshamBhoomi Foundation and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The conference, held on 16 January in the school auditorium, highlighted that “people-led participation in river conservation, pollution abatement and long-term ecological restoration” was the need of the hour.

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The event was graced by Captain Vikas Gupta, Chairman, UPCAR (MoS), as the Guest of Honour. The guest speakers, Mohd Najeeb Ahsan, Sr. Communication Manager, NMCG, shared insights on the Namami Gange Mission and various river rejuvenation initiatives, while Dr Gladbin Tyagi, CMO, MCD, emphasised the public health impacts of Yamuna pollution.

The enlightening programme included an insightful skit presented by the students of the host school, highlighting the role of human beings in polluting the river.

Two informative panel discussions, consisting of eminent panellists from NGOs, organisations, and other stakeholders, taking the initiative for a clean Yamuna, were also held to share valuable insights and viable solutions to control pollution, promote sustainability, and encourage community participation in the conservation of the Yamuna, the lifeline of Delhi.

The school’s head boy, master Aarav Parashar, presented the students’ voice as a panellist in one of the discussions. An interactive quiz was also conducted, which helped to engage the audience and create awareness in a fun manner.

Through this “profoundly impactful” collaborative initiative, the school endeavoured to promote collective action for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna.

Additionally, the programme reaffirmed the school’s leadership in nurturing environmentally responsible citizens.