{
  "id": 9127510,
  "title": "Bittu Tabahi, famed for cleaning a trash-filled MP river, now tackles Gurugram roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bittu-tabahi-famed-for-cleaning-a-trash-filled-mp-river-now-tackles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T10:58:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bittu-tabahi-famed-for-cleaning-a-trash-filled-mp-river-now-tackles-gurugram-roads-101790068723469.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bittu Tabahi, renowned for his efforts in cleaning the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, has now expanded his focus to Gurugram, Haryana. At the age of 21, he is making waves once again with his cleanliness campaign. A recent Instagram post shared by Bittu showcases his team tackling waste in Gurugram, with a JCB brought in to clear large piles of debris. The young man, a B.Sc. student, began his journey with just a shovel and determination, gaining momentum after sharing before-and-after comparisons of the Ajnar River on social media. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) acknowledged Bittu's initiative on X, highlighting how his quiet act of cleaning the river has resonated across the nation. Bittu currently commands an Instagram following of over 1.9 million, where he documents his and his friends' cleanliness drives.",
  "summary": "One of the latest videos on the Instagram handle of Surendra Singh Choudhry, widely known as \"Bittu Tabahi,\" documents his team tackling waste in Gurugram.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bittu Tabahi, 21, expands from Ajnar River cleanup to Gurugram roads",
    "Uses JCB to clear large debris piles in Instagram post",
    "NMCG acknowledges initiative, citing nationwide resonance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}