UP CM launches campaign to clean Gomti river

June 24, 2018 15:06

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today launched a campaign to clean the Gomti river and said that it will create awareness among people about protecting the environment.

An official spokesperson of the state government said the chief minister launched the campaign from Jhulelal Vatika on the banks of the Gomti river.

On the occasion, he administered an oath to the people present there to keep the river clean. Plant saplings were also distributed on this occasion.

"This maha abhiyan will generate awareness among the people about environment. It will also motivate the people to keep the rivers clean," Adityanath said at the event.

-- PTI

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