New Delhi, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu will inaugurate discussions on river rejuvenation at the ‘Yamuna Dialogues’ on November 20, an initiative being organised by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to develop a collaborative roadmap for restoring the river.
The one-day roundtable will be held at Baansera, near Birsa Munda Chowk, bringing together experts from scientific institutions, urban planners, civil society representatives and other stakeholders, according to an official statement.
The discussions will focus on the 52-km urban stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, treating the river and its floodplains as an interconnected ecological system. The objective is to translate expert deliberations into practical interventions, priority actions and partnerships for the river’s long-term restoration and management.
The DDA said the initiative seeks to move beyond isolated projects towards an integrated, science-based approach to river restoration, ecological resilience, sustainable public access and long-term management.
The event will feature six thematic sessions covering governance mechanisms; floodplain planning and ecological measures; water quality and drainage management; river-people connect and ghat development; sustainable financing models; and emerging technology, research and innovation.
The discussions will be guided by three principles: restoring the Yamuna as a living ecosystem, minimising the ecological impact of human activities on the river and its floodplains, and strengthening the relationship between the river and Delhi’s residents.
Recommendations from the sessions will be compiled into a proposed ‘Delhi Yamuna Report’, outlining key findings, priority actions, institutional responsibilities, potential partnerships and implementation pathways.
The DDA also highlighted Baansera as an example of ecological transformation. The site, once used for dumping construction waste, has been developed into a bamboo park and public green space that attracts around five lakh visitors.
Through the Yamuna Dialogues, the authority aims to build sustained cooperation among government agencies, scientific institutions, development partners and communities for a more ecologically resilient and people-connected river.
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