‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: India

Environment & Climate

‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river

A 21-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh, known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river. Despite ridicule, health risks, and limited resources, his efforts have transformed the waterway and prompted government action.

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