Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, has resumed cleaning Madhya Pradesh’s Ajnar River after garbage returned within weeks. The 20-year-old activist spent eight months removing tonnes of waste from the river. However, plastic bags and other rubbish have again polluted its banks. Bittu recently shared an Instagram video showing the garbage in Rajgarh district. The sight disappointed him after months of dedicated work. He had cleaned the river without specialised equipment. In his post, he expressed frustration over the return of waste. He said he never expected eight months of hard work to go to waste so quickly.
Bittu Restarts Cleanup Despite Setback
Despite the setback, Bittu decided to restart the cleanup campaign. His efforts have once again highlighted the growing problem of river pollution. The incident also raises questions about public responsibility and waste disposal. Without preventing fresh littering, even extensive cleanup drives may fail to deliver lasting results. Bittu Tabahi has returned to the Ajnar River to remove the newly accumulated garbage. In his Instagram video, he showed himself entering the water and pulling out plastic bags. He continued cleaning despite admitting that he did not know how to swim. The activist also asked his followers to suggest better ways to remove large amounts of waste. His appeal highlighted the difficulties of managing pollution without proper equipment. Many social media users praised his determination and encouraged him to continue.
Others stressed that keeping rivers clean should not depend on one person alone. Residents must stop dumping rubbish, while authorities should improve waste collection and disposal. Bittu’s experience shows how quickly pollution can reverse the results of a cleanup campaign. Regular maintenance and public cooperation remain essential for protecting rivers. His renewed efforts have also encouraged conversations about sustainable environmental action. By sharing the problem online, he has drawn attention to the need for long-term solutions.
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His Environmental Work Gains Wider Attention
The Ajnar River is not the only place Bittu has helped clean. He previously led a team of around 100 people in a cleanup drive at Turahalli Forest near Bengaluru. The forest lies approximately 20 kilometres from the city along Kanakapura Road. His efforts have attracted attention from prominent personalities, including industrialist Anand Mahindra, who shared his river-cleaning work on X. Bittu has also received international attention, including a reported job offer from Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of Dutch environmental organisation The Ocean Cleanup. His work demonstrates how individual initiatives can inspire wider environmental awareness.
However, repeated pollution continues to challenge such campaigns. Communities need better waste management, regular cleanup drives and stricter action against littering. Bittu’s return to the Ajnar River shows his determination to continue despite disappointment. His experience sends a clear message: cleaning polluted places matters, but preventing waste from returning matters just as much. Lasting change requires individuals, communities and authorities to work together.
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