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{{Infobox river
| name = Ajnar River
| native_name = {{native name|hi|अजनार नदी}}
| native_name_lang =
| image =
| image_caption =
| location = [[Rajgarh district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| region = [[Malwa]]
| length = {{convert|52|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| source1_location = Near [[Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh|Narsinghgarh]], Rajgarh district, MP
| mouth_location = [[Rajasthan]] border region
| river_system = [[Chambal River]] basin
| basin_countries = India
}}

The '''Ajnar River''' ({{lang|hi|अजनार नदी}}) is a 52-kilometre-long (32 mi) river flowing through the [[Rajgarh district]] in the [[Malwa]] region of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]].<ref name="Jagran1" /><ref name="Jagran2" /> Originating near [[Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh|Narsinghgarh]], the river flows northward through the municipal town of [[Biaora]] before reaching the border region of neighboring [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="Jagran1" /><ref name="NBT1" />

Historically regarded as a critical water resource for agriculture and municipal needs in central Rajgarh district, the river attracted widespread national and international attention in 2026 due to extensive ecological cleanup drives and municipal restoration plans.<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" /><ref name="Bhaskar1" />

== Course and hydrography ==
The Ajnar River originates in the natural elevated terrain near Narsinghgarh in the southern part of Rajgarh district.<ref name="Jagran1" /> It flows in a north-westerly direction across a course of approximately 52 kilometres.<ref name="Jagran2" /> During its course, the river passes directly through the urban center of [[Biaora]], serving as the primary drainage channel for the municipal area.<ref name="NBT1" />

After traversing through the agricultural plains of northern Rajgarh district, the river flows towards the borders of [[Rajasthan]], eventually discharging into the regional river network within the broader [[Chambal River]] catchment basin.<ref name="Jagran1" /><ref name="Jagran2" />

The river is primarily monsoon-fed, carrying heavy surface runoff during the rainy season (July to September), while subsiding to localized channels and pools during the dry summer months.<ref name="Jagran2" /><ref name="Bhaskar1" />

== Ecological issues and pollution ==
Due to rapid urban expansion in Biaora town over late 20th and early 21st centuries, the Ajnar River experienced severe ecological degradation.<ref name="Outlook1" /><ref name="NBT1" /> Untreated domestic sewage and wastewater from dozens of urban drains in Biaora were dumped directly into the riverbed.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="Jagran1" /> Non-biodegradable single-use plastics, household refuse, and commercial garbage accumulated along the riverbanks, causing severe blockages.<ref name="Outlook1" /><ref name="HT1" /> Reduced seasonal water flow and unchecked urban encroachment narrowed the river bed, resulting in stagnating silt pools during non-monsoon months.<ref name="Jagran2" /><ref name="Bhaskar1" />

== Rejuvenation efforts ==
=== 2026 Citizen Cleanup Campaign ===
In January 2026, a high-profile citizen-led cleanup campaign was initiated on the banks of the Ajnar River in Biaora by local youth activist Surendra Singh Choudhary (popularly known as "Bittu Tabahi").<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" /> The initiative involved manual clearing of plastic debris, algae, and silt from polluted ghats over several months.<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="NBT1" />

The restoration drive went viral on social media platforms, gaining national praise from industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]], Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Mohan Yadav]], and international attention from [[Boyan Slat]], CEO of Dutch non-profit [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" />

=== Municipal Infrastructure Projects ===
Following heightened public awareness, the Biaora Municipal Corporation deployed heavy earthmoving machinery (JCBs and Poclain excavators) to clear submerged silt and debris prior to the 2026 monsoon.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="Jagran2" />

To address long-term pollution, state and local authorities integrated the river into the statewide ''Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan'' water conservation program.<ref name="NBT1" /> A comprehensive proposal for a ₹14.7 crore Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) was drafted by municipal officials to intercept untreated drains and ensure long-term water quality restoration.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="Jagran1" />

== See also ==
* [[Rajgarh district]]
* [[Biaora]]
* [[Geography of Madhya Pradesh]]
* [[Environment of India]]

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="Jagran1">{{cite news |title='बिट्टू तबाही' की अनोखी पहल, BSc के छात्र ने अपनी मेहनत से चमकाई MP की अजनार नदी |url=https://www.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-bittu-tabahi-revitalized-the-ajnar-river-through-his-hard-work-winning-the-admiration-of-even-mohan-yadav-40363480.html |work=Dainik Jagran |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="Jagran2">{{cite news |title='बिट्टू तबाही ने नहीं, बाढ़ के पानी से साफ हुई नदी, बेहद गंदी 'अजनार' की अकेले दम सफाई के दावे पर उठे सवाल |url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-claims-of-single-handedly-cleaning-up-the-extremely-filthy-ajnar-questioned-40363869.html |work=Dainik Jagran |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="NBT1">{{cite news |title=राजगढ़ के 20 साल के 'बिट्टू तबाही' की पलट गई किस्मत, सीएम मोहन यादव से मिले |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/madhya-pradesh/bhopal/cm-mohan-yadav-meets-bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-clean-up-rajgarh-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/133791106.cms |work=Navbharat Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="HT1">{{cite news |title=Who is 'Bittu Tabahi'? MP boy who went viral for cleaning polluted river and got job offer from Netherlands |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-bittu-tabahi-mp-boy-went-viral-for-cleaning-polluted-river-and-got-job-offer-from-netherlands-the-ocean-cleanup-101788607327098.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="Outlook1">{{cite news |title=Who Is ‘Bittu Tabahi’? The 21-Year-Old Who Took On Madhya Pradesh’s Garbage-Filled Ajnar River |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/who-is-bittu-tabahi-the-21-year-old-who-took-on-madhya-pradeshs-garbage-filled-ajnar-river |work=Outlook India |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="Bhaskar1">{{cite news |title=बोले-बदलाव के लिए सच्चा प्रयास जरूरी, सीएमओ बोले- अकेले बिट्‌टू ने नहीं सभी ने मिलकर कराई सफाई |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/g/local/mp/bhopal/news/cm-mohan-yadav-meets-bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleaning-rajgarh-138937643.html |work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
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