Why Cleaning the Yamuna is Impossible (and Why He's Still Trying)

Ranjeet Chaturvedi, widely known as Yamuna Putra—the man who chose the river over comfort, purpose over profit, and action over rhetoric. Find out if we can ever clean our Yamuna? -   

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In this episode, I engage in an intriguing conversation with Ranjit Chaturvedi, fondly known as Yamuna Putra, to uncover the story behind his name and the mission that defines his life. This episode takes you deep into his journey, struggles, and vision for a cleaner, greener future.

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Highlights include:

• What the title “Yamuna Putra” means to Ranjit

• Why cleaning the Yamuna is such a complex mission

• The environmental and religious significance of the river

• Ranjit’s dream of creating a Herbal Ayurvedic Valley

• Inspiring moments: World records, and a school in Mali named after him

• His next big mission and if Yamuna can ever truly be cleaned

Stay tuned till the end, as Ranjit shares what he is most passionate about and proud of in this incredible journey.

Timestamp

00:00 - 00: 38 Introduction

00:38 - 01:38 Ranjit Chaturvedi AKA Yamuna Putra: The Story Behind the Name

01:39 - 02:40 What the Title “Yamuna Putra” Means to Ranjit

02:41 - 06:34 Family’s Perspective on Ranjit’s Career Path

06:35 - 13:31 What triggers Ranjit to Work for Yamuna

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