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21-year-old BSc student launches solo clean-up of Ajnaar River in Rajgarh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 10:35 AM
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Surendra, a 21‑year‑old BSc student known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’ on social media, has begun a solo campaign to remove waste and plastic from the Ajnaar River in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and is now receiving official support.
A 21‑year‑old BSc student named Surendra, popularly called ‘Bittu Tabahi’ on social platforms, has taken the initiative to clean the Ajnaar River flowing through Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. He launched the effort single‑handedly, aiming to clear accumulated waste and plastic that threaten the river’s health.
Surendra’s campaign began with a personal commitment to collect litter along the riverbanks, documenting the process on social media to raise awareness. His posts quickly attracted local attention, highlighting the extent of pollution and the need for community involvement.
Local authorities have now stepped in to support the young activist, offering logistical assistance and coordinating with municipal bodies to sustain the clean‑up drive. The collaboration marks a rare instance of a grassroots environmental effort receiving formal backing.
The initiative underscores growing youth engagement in environmental stewardship across small towns, with Surendra’s actions serving as a model for similar river‑conservation projects in the region.
Surendra’s campaign began with a personal commitment to collect litter along the riverbanks, documenting the process on social media to raise awareness. His posts quickly attracted local attention, highlighting the extent of pollution and the need for community involvement.
Local authorities have now stepped in to support the young activist, offering logistical assistance and coordinating with municipal bodies to sustain the clean‑up drive. The collaboration marks a rare instance of a grassroots environmental effort receiving formal backing.
The initiative underscores growing youth engagement in environmental stewardship across small towns, with Surendra’s actions serving as a model for similar river‑conservation projects in the region.