‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river
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A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh, popularly 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.
Published On 6 Sep 2026
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