Emphasizing the restoration of the river’s ecological health by restoring its natural flow, riparian vegetation, and biodiversity. River Yamuna has seen its Floodplain Destruction due to illegal settlements and construction, which reduce the river’s natural width and flow capacity, increasing flood risks. This has been more since the mid 90s when the water were diverted for the agricultural activity. This has also resulted in reduced water flow, leaving stretches like Delhi’s reliant on wastewater. The low flow in River Yamuna reduces dilution capacity, concentrating pollutants. This possibly is leading to habitat destruction.

Engaging local communities in the restoration and rejuvenation process through community-based conservation initiatives, awareness, and education programs. Through community engagement possibly we can address agricultural runoff carrying fertilizers and pesticides from farms in states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh into the River Yamuna which leads to nutrient overload (eutrophication), causing algal blooms and oxygen depletion (a common sight at Kalindi Kunj). Deforestation in catchment areas increases sedimentation, reducing water flow and habitat quality. Moreover Plastic and Religious Offerings, which many a times are non-biodegradable waste, clogs the river and introduces toxins.

Exploring the use of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence & data analytics, satellite remote sensing and bathymetric survey, dredging for cleaning silts, modelling and forecasting, and other possible technologies for rejuvenation of Yamuna.