A 21-year-old man from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has made cleaning the Ganga part of his daily life. Shivam Kumar spends hours removing waste from the river, even though the work can put him in dangerous situations.
The content creator and vlogger has been sharing his clean-up efforts on Instagram. His posts show him entering the river and clearing garbage from the water and its banks. He says he has been doing the work since last year and considers it his mission.
Shivam Finds More Than Just Garbage In The River
Shivam’s work involves removing all kinds of waste from the Ganga. He has pulled out broken glass bottles, cardboard, old clothes, food waste and other discarded items.
In one of his videos, he is seen clearing a large amount of garbage
while talking about why he continues the work. He also filmed a woman throwing bags of waste into the river, showing how difficult it is to keep the area clean when people continue dumping rubbish.
The work has also exposed Shivam to serious risks. He has walked through areas covered with broken glass while wearing chappals. During another clean-up, he came across venomous water snakes near the river.
He Is Also Looking For Work To Support His Mission
Along with the physical risks, Shivam has been facing money problems. In another video, he is seen visiting different shops while looking for work. He explained that he needs a regular income to take care of himself and continue paying for his efforts to clean the river.
For Shivam, the clean-up work is not just something he does for content but a personal passion he wants to continue. Despite the difficulties, he keeps returning to the river and recording his work.
His efforts have received praise from viewers, with many appreciating the time and effort he is putting into the clean-up.
Viewers Praise Shivam For Taking Action
A user said, “We need a revitalisation of Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan. Forget potholes and everything else. Both inside and outside of our minds. Just cleaning what’s already there will be a big step forward.”
Another wrote, “Gen Z is stepping forward to take action and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.”
A person added, “Hey Shivam I want to touch your feet and wash your feet with my tears. Really Need very high courage to do mountain.”
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