Cycling, no recycling

Updated on: 15 March,2010 09:11 AM IST |
Subhash barolia |

A rally in the Capital to create awareness on environment, raises a stink

A rally in the Capital to create awareness on environment, raises a stink

Theu00a0 national capital is one of the most polluted cities in the world. So any campaigns that raise awareness on the issue are welcome. On Sunday, the Green Delhi Cycle Rally-2010 was organised by the Al Qalam Foundation. The rally passed through some of the most important and sensitive locations in the Capital including Rajghat and Veer Bhumi.

Leftover garbageu00a0in the form of plastic and paper bags and water bottles.
The event had been organised to create awareness about pollution and
environmental issues in Delhi. pic/Subhash Barolia

A number of women, children and senior citizens took part with much enthusiasm.

But as the pictures captured by MiD DAY photographers show, the rally failed to get the message across. The heaps of garbage strewn around the area didn't present a pretty picture. It seems that the dreams of a green and clean Delhi will remain unfulfilled for some more time.

CM'S APPEAL

With the national capital all set to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday appealed to Delhiites to come forward and help municipal bodies in keeping the city clean.
"A green Delhi can only be created if we have a clean Delhi. The municipal bodies are doing their work but the public should also support them. People should keep their city clean like they keep their homes," said Dikshit.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held from October 3 to 14.

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