Society · India
Young Man Cleaning River Receives Job Offer from Dutch CEO
Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, a 20-year-old BSc student and environmental volunteer, has been independently cleaning the garbage-filled Ajnar River for months. His efforts to clear the river of plastic waste, algae, and rubbish have gained attention. Following his viral efforts, a Dutch CEO has offered him a job, stating, 'Come work for us.' The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh met with Choudhary, expressing pride in his work and noting that the entire state is proud of him. Choudhary also stated that people are littering less since his efforts went viral, observing, 'Thoda antar aaya hai' (There has been some difference).
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (7 votes, 8 outlets): Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Outlook India, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune
- International (2): Gulf News, The Independent