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Bittu Tabahi Begins Yamuna River's Cleanup Drive In Delhi, Removes 585 Kg Waste

Last Updated: September 22, 2026, 17:00 IST1 / 7 Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, has taken his river-cleaning campaign to Delhi. He recently joined volunteers for a cleanup drive along the Yamuna and claimed that 585 kg of waste was removed. He said his initiative reached Philip Morris, which supported the Delhi cleanup campaign. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)4 / 7 The cleanup was organised around World Cleanup Day and focused on the Yamuna riverbank. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)ADVERTISEMENT5 / 7 Calling it his first cleanup drive in Delhi, Choudhary said the team managed to collect 585 kg of waste.

Last Updated: September 22, 2026, 17:00 IST

1 / 7 Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, has taken his river-cleaning campaign to Delhi. He recently joined volunteers for a cleanup drive along the Yamuna and claimed that 585 kg of waste was removed. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)

2 / 7 Choudhary first gained attention for posting videos of himself cleaning the polluted Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. His work later caught the attention of Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, who invited him to work with the organisation. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)

3 / 7 In a video shared on September 21, Choudhary said he wanted to travel across different states and encourage people to keep public spaces clean. He said his initiative reached Philip Morris, which supported the Delhi cleanup campaign. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)

4 / 7 The cleanup was organised around World Cleanup Day and focused on the Yamuna riverbank. Choudhary said the area was covered with plastic, flower garlands, ritual offerings and religious idols. Volunteers worked together for around four-and-a-half hours. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)

5 / 7 Calling it his first cleanup drive in Delhi, Choudhary said the team managed to collect 585 kg of waste. In his Instagram caption, he thanked the participating locals and described how the riverbank was cleared during the campaign. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)

6 / 7 Choudhary said residents also stepped forward to help with the cleanup. His post received supportive reactions online, with users appreciating his work and effort. (Image-Instagram/@bittu_tabahi)