New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched an amphibious excavator machine on Friday, which was procured for cleaning the Najafgarh drain.
Gupta, who visited the Badusarai area for an on-site inspection, said that the new machines procured by the Irrigation and Flood Control department are a step towards a cleaner Yamuna.
"These machines will speed up the removal of silt and garbage, and improve the drainage system, which is a step towards cleaning the Yamuna river," Gupta told reporters.
The Najafgarh drain is one of the biggest contributors to Yamuna pollution. It is estimated that approximately 1 crore metric tonnes of silt has accumulated in this drain, she added.