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Bittu Tabahi’s #CleanWithBittu Campaign Sweeps Delhi NCR
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Background & Context
Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, first gained nationwide attention for cleaning the heavily polluted Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. His viral videos attracted the interest of Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of the Dutch environmental organization The Ocean Cleanup, who subsequently offered him a position with the group. Building on that momentum, Tabahi announced a three-day river-bank cleanup across the National Capital Region (NCR) to coincide with World Cleanup Day.
Timeline
- January 26 2026 – Tabahi launched his broader cleanliness mission in his hometown of Biaora, Madhya Pradesh.
- September 20 – The NCR drive began on the Yamuna riverbank in Delhi, where volunteers removed waste for 4.5 hours.
- September 21 – The team moved to Khedki Daula in Gurugram, continuing the effort.
- The final leg was scheduled for Yuva Shakti Ghat in Sector 94, Noida, with a 6 a.m. start.
Data & Statistics
- Yamuna (Delhi) – Approximately 585 kg of waste, including plastic, flower garlands, and religious offerings, was collected.
- Khedki Daula (Gurugram) – The cleanup removed 2,435 kg of litter, predominantly plastic that poses a risk to stray cattle.
- Total across NCR (first two legs) – 3,020 kg of waste cleared.
- Volunteer participation ranged from a core group of about 100 people in earlier campaigns to a larger, community-driven effort in Delhi.
Official Statements & Responses
- Philip Morris provided logistical and financial support for the Delhi drive, organizing the cleanup on World Cleanup Day.
- Tabahi himself emphasized his goal of traveling across states to raise awareness about public-space cleanliness, noting that his videos had reached corporate sponsors and inspired community involvement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Super wow and a tight slap on the local administration,” — Alok Jain
- “September 20th, World Cleanup Day. Four and a half hours of cleaning along the banks of the Yamuna, and together we removed 585 kg of waste.” — Instagram
What’s Next
Following the Noida leg, Tabahi indicated plans to continue the #CleanWithBittu mission in additional Indian states, though specific locations and dates have not been announced. He reiterated his intent to partner with corporate sponsors and local volunteers to replicate the NCR model elsewhere.
