Urgent Call for Sewage Treatment to Save the Yamuna

Swati Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha member from Aam Aadmi Party, highlighted the severe pollution in the Yamuna river. She accused the Delhi government of making false promises about cleaning the river and stressed the urgent need for sewage treatment plants. Sudha Murty also emphasized the importance of electric vehicles and battery manufacturing during her Zero Hour address.

In a compelling address to the Rajya Sabha, AAP's Swati Maliwal called for immediate action to set up sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi. She lambasted the Delhi government for making deceptive claims about cleaning the Yamuna river, which has been heavily polluted by untreated sewage and industrial waste.

During Zero Hour, Maliwal pointed out that the Yamuna, once worshiped, has been reduced to a toxic drain. Despite the Delhi government's promises in 2021 to significantly clean the river by 2025, the situation remains dire, with hazardous foam and pollutants dominating the water. Factories continue to discharge harmful chemicals into the river without repercussion.

Additionally, Sudha Murty spotlighted electric vehicles (EVs) as a crucial measure for reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. She urged India to become self-reliant in battery manufacturing to support this green transition.

(With inputs from agencies.)