In her message to people on the occasion, Gupta stated that the Yamuna is not merely a river, but represents Delhi's culture and is also the city's lifeline.
A single-judge Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has observed that the ecologically sensitive area cannot be used even for parking purposes.
As part of the restoration project, the DDA has decided to remove the hard landscaping at Sur ghat, in accordance with recommendations of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
