June 17 : Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, participated in the Mega Yamuna Cleanliness Drive held at Vasudev Ghat, Delhi, following a gracious invitation from the Chief Minister of Delhi. It was a large-scale environmental initiative that aimed at bringing together government representatives, community leaders, students and citizens with a shared vision. The initiative focussed on restoring and preserving the ecological health of the Yamuna River.
The Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, led the cleanliness initiative, which was attended by Mr. Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament, Chandni Chowk, and Mr Rajkumar Bhatia, MLA, Adarsh Nagar & Vice President, BJP Delhi Pradesh. Ms. Anita Jain, Councillor, Shalimar Bagh, and Mr. Nitesh Rana, District Magistrate, Kotwali, Darya Ganj, were also among the dignitaries who graced the event.
The students of Modern Public School displayed exemplary enthusiasm by actively participating in a clean-up campaign at the riverfront, demonstrating their sense of responsibility towards the environment. Through their participation, the students demonstrated their commitment and dedication by cheerfully volunteering their time and effort while raising awareness about the need to maintain a clean and healthy Yamuna River through slogans and interactions with the general public.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, said,
“This cleanliness drive is an ongoing campaign. The government will carry out its duties with utmost diligence, and we, as citizens, should fulfil our responsibilities. If the Yamuna is polluted, no deity will be pleased. Maintaining the cleanliness of the Yamuna is a collective responsibility that requires both the government and society to work together. This campaign will not remain limited to a single day. I urge citizens to actively participate in such efforts and contribute towards keeping the Yamuna clean.”
Principal Dr. Alka Kapur, Modern Public School, stated,
“At Modern Public School, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Participating in the Mega Yamuna Cleanliness Drive provided our students with a meaningful opportunity to translate environmental awareness into action. Witnessing our young learners actively contribute to preserving one of Delhi’s most significant natural assets was truly inspiring. Such initiatives help instil a strong sense of civic responsibility, environmental stewardship, and community engagement among students. We are grateful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, for providing this platform that empowers the youth to become active participants in nation-building and advocates for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.”
Modern Public School remains steadfast in its mission of nurturing socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and compassionate citizens. Participation in the Mega Yamuna Cleanliness Drive stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to creating meaningful change and encouraging young minds to become active custodians of the environment.