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	On 30 March 2026, Indian industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] publicly defended Choudhary on X, naming him his "#MondayMotivation":		On 30 March 2026, Indian industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] publicly defended Choudhary on X, naming him his "#MondayMotivation":
	> "This young man from Biaora, M.P, was criticised for claiming to have cleaned parts of a river just in order to gain social media views. Well, we usually complain that social media rewards the trivial rather than the meaningful. So if a desire for 'likes' can become a force for good that's fine with me."<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" />		<blockquote>"This young man from Biaora, M.P, was criticised for claiming to have cleaned parts of a river just in order to gain social media views. Well, we usually complain that social media rewards the trivial rather than the meaningful. So if a desire for 'likes' can become a force for good that's fine with me."<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" /></blockquote>

	Mahindra's statement significantly increased national awareness of the campaign.<ref name="NDTV1" /> Former England cricketer [[Kevin Pietersen]] also publicly praised Choudhary's initiative.<ref name="NBT_Int" />		Mahindra's statement significantly increased national awareness of the campaign.<ref name="NDTV1" /> Former England cricketer [[Kevin Pietersen]] also publicly praised Choudhary's initiative.<ref name="NBT_Int" />
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	<ref name="TOI2">{{cite news \|title=“Someone else will clean it”: The mindset Bittu Tabahi challenged by cleaning a river alone \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/someone-else-will-clean-it-the-mindset-bittu-tabahi-challenged-by-cleaning-a-river-alone-and-the-psychology-of-doing-what-everyone-else-ignores/articleshow/133863594.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		<ref name="TOI2">{{cite news \|title=“Someone else will clean it”: The mindset Bittu Tabahi challenged by cleaning a river alone \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/someone-else-will-clean-it-the-mindset-bittu-tabahi-challenged-by-cleaning-a-river-alone-and-the-psychology-of-doing-what-everyone-else-ignores/articleshow/133863594.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
	<ref name="NBT_Int">{{cite news \|title=मध्य प्रदेश के बिट्टू तबाही बने इंटरनेशनल स्टार, अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया में कवरेज \|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/world/other-countries/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-gets-international-media-coverage/articleshow/133844642.cms \|work=Navbharat Times \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		<ref name="NBT_Int">{{cite news \|title=मध्य प्रदेश के बिट्टू तबाही बने इंटरनेशनल स्टार, अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया में कवरेज \|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/world/other-countries/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-gets-international-media-coverage/articleshow/133844642.cms \|work=Navbharat Times \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
	<ref name="YT_NewsNation">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi कौन हैं? Ajnar River साफ करने वाले 20 साल के युवक को Netherlands से Job Offer \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkCYVrMjqk8 \|work=News Nation \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
	<ref name="YT_News18">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi Exclusive: अजनार नदी बन चुकी थी 'कचरे का ढेर' \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXl1cX2WAQ \|work=News18 MP Chhattisgarh \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		<ref name="YT_News18">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi Exclusive: अजनार नदी बन चुकी थी 'कचरे का ढेर' \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXl1cX2WAQ \|work=News18 MP Chhattisgarh \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
	<ref name="YT_Bangla">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi cleans the river single-handedly, the world is praising \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpht7uTrsew \|work=YouTube \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		<ref name="YT_Bangla">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi cleans the river single-handedly, the world is praising \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpht7uTrsew \|work=YouTube \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

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	\| name = Surendra Singh Choudhary		\| name = Surendra Singh Choudhary
			\|image = Bittu Tabahi.jpg
			\|caption = Surendra holding a portrait of Ganesha, used as his Instagram profile picture as of September 2026.
	\| other_names = Bittu Tabahi		\| other_names = Bittu Tabahi
	\| birth_date = 2005 (age 21)		\| birth_date = 2005 (age 21)

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	=== Offer from The Ocean Cleanup ===		=== Offer from The Ocean Cleanup ===
	In September 2026, a social media post showcasing before-and-after imagery of the Ajnar River reached [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" /> Slat replied to the post with a direct invitation:		In September 2026, a social media post showcasing before-and-after imagery of the Ajnar River reached [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" /> Slat replied to the post with a direct invitation:
	> "Come work for us."<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="IE1" />		<blockquote>"Come work for us."<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="IE1" /></blockquote>

	Slat's response gained international coverage ~~across leading news networks~~ and ~~major digital media publications~~.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="NBT_Int" /><ref name="ET1~~" /><ref name="YT_NewsNation~~" />		Slat's response gained international coverage in outlets such as ''[[The Independent]]'', ''[[Gulf News]]'', ''[[The Times of India]]'', and ''[[The Economic Times]]''.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="NBT_Int" /><ref name="ET1" />

	== Debates and Municipal Clarifications ==		== Debates and Municipal Clarifications ==

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{{Infobox person
| name = Surendra Singh Choudhary
| other_names = Bittu Tabahi
| birth_date = 2005 (age 21)
| birth_place = Biaora, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = Second-year B.Sc. student
| occupation = Environmental activist, Content Creator, Student
| known_for = Cleaning the Ajnar River in Biaora; job offer from The Ocean Cleanup
}}

'''Surendra Singh Choudhary''' (born c. 2005), popularly known by his online pseudonym '''Bittu Tabahi''', is an Indian environmental activist, content creator, and student from [[Biaora]], [[Rajgarh district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<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> He gained national and international prominence in 2026 for his solo drive to clean the heavily polluted [[Ajnar River]] in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" />

Documenting the restoration on social media, Choudhary's hands-on initiative received widespread praise from prominent figures, including industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Mohan Yadav]].<ref name="NDTV1">{{cite news |title=बिट्टू तबाही कौन हैं? मध्य प्रदेश के इस बंदे ने नदी को हाथों से साफ करके आनंद महिंद्रा को भी बनाया अपना दीवाना |url=https://ndtv.in/zara-hatke/anand-mahindra-praises-madhyapradesh-bittu-tabahi-cleaning-rivers-manually-11286879 |work=NDTV India |date=30 March 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref><ref name="HT_CM">{{cite news |title=MP CM meets Bittu Tabahi, who single-handedly cleaned trash-filled river: ‘Entire state is proud of you’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/mp-cm-meets-bittu-tabahi-who-single-handedly-cleaned-trash-filled-river-entire-state-is-proud-of-you-101788596477114.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> In September 2026, his work drew global attention when [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of the Netherlands-based non-profit organisation [[The Ocean Cleanup]], offered him a position with his team.<ref name="ET1">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned MP's polluted Ajnar River by hand for months; now Dutch CEO says 'come work for us' |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/bittu-tabahi-cleaned-mps-polluted-ajnar-river-by-hand-for-months-now-dutch-ceo-says-come-work-for-us/articleshow/133802506.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref><ref name="IE1">{{cite news |title=20-year-old Indian who cleaned polluted river gets ‘job offer’ from Dutch founder |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-boyan-slat-10864740/ |work=The Indian Express |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==
Surendra Singh Choudhary was born in Biaora, a municipal town located in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, India.<ref name="Mathrubhumi1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? River cleanup earns Dutch NGO offer |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-dutch-ngo-job-offer-kf16krrz |work=Mathrubhumi |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> He comes from a modest family background.<ref name="GulfNews1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? Meet the Indian student whose river cleanup brought a Dutch job offer |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-bittu-tabahi-meet-the-indian-student-whose-river-cleanup-brought-a-dutch-job-offer-1.500664964 |work=Gulf News |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> As of 2026, he is pursuing his second year in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned a polluted river single-handedly for months; now Dutch CEO wants him to join the team |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/he-picked-plastic-out-of-a-polluted-river-with-his-own-hands-now-bittu-tabahi-has-received-a-come-work-for-us-offer-from-a-dutch-ceo/articleshow/133799430.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

Prior to gaining national recognition for environmental activism, Choudhary published digital content on Instagram under the moniker "Bittu Tabahi," sharing videos regarding civic issues and cleanliness.<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>

== Ajnar River Cleanup Drive ==
=== Background of the river ===
The Ajnar River originates near Narsinghgarh and flows for nearly 52 kilometers across Madhya Pradesh before entering [[Rajasthan]].<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> While historically vital for local drinking and agricultural needs, urbanization, untreated municipal sewage, and plastic accumulation degraded sections of the river into a dumping site.<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="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>

=== Clean-up execution ===
On 26 January 2026 (Republic Day of India), Choudhary initiated a solo project to clear waste from the Ajnar River.<ref name="IndiaTimes1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? 21-yr-old MP student who cleaned the Ajnar river alone |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/who-is-bittu-tabahi-21-yr-old-mp-student-who-cleaned-the-ajnar-river-alone-now-gets-a-job-offer-from-the-ocean-cleanup-ceo-boyan-slat/articleshow/133827428.html |work=IndiaTimes |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> Although a few friends initially accompanied him, they eventually withdrew due to the physical difficulty, leaving Choudhary to carry on independently.<ref name="Jansatta1">{{cite news |title=Success Story: बिट्टू तबाही नाम लेकिन काम तबाही रोकने वाला, अकेले साफ कर दी कचरे से भरी नदी |url=https://www.jansatta.com/education/success-story-bittu-tabahi-surendra-singh-chaudhary-who-cleaned-river-single-handedly-receives-job-offer-from-abroad/4692252/ |work=Jansatta |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

Lacking specialized heavy machinery, Choudhary manually entered the riverbed to clear plastic debris, bottles, and algae.<ref name="NIE1">{{cite news |title=He cleaned a river and landed a Dutch job: The Bittu Tabahi story |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/05/he-cleaned-a-river-and-landed-a-dutch-job-the-bittu-tapahi-story |work=The New Indian Express |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> He spent approximately ₹30,000 of his personal savings on basic tools and dustbins.<ref name="AmarUjala1">{{cite news |title=Madhya Pradesh: 'Bittu Tabahi' takes up the mantle to save the Ajnar River |url=https://www.amarujala.com/video/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bittu-tabahi-takes-up-the-mantle-to-save-the-ajnar-river-2026-09-05 |work=Amar Ujala |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> Waste removed from the riverbanks was transported by Choudhary to a designated dumping facility on a two-wheeler.<ref name="Jagran2" />

The task involved physical risks: Choudhary was unable to swim, contracted skin infections from polluted water, and encountered snakes among river debris.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="Jagran1" /> Over several months, his work successfully transformed several riverbanks in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" />

=== Government and municipal involvement ===
As videos of Choudhary's work gained traction on social media, the Biaora Municipal Corporation joined the restoration.<ref name="HT1" /> Municipal authorities provided heavy equipment, including JCBs and Poclain excavators, to assist in clearing submerged plastic and debris.<ref name="Jagran1" /><ref name="Bhaskar1" />

== Public Recognition and Impact ==
=== Endorsement by Anand Mahindra ===
During the initial months of his work, Choudhary faced criticism from online users who claimed his efforts were primarily aimed at gaining followers.<ref name="TOI2">{{cite news |title=“Someone else will clean it”: The mindset Bittu Tabahi challenged by cleaning a river alone |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/someone-else-will-clean-it-the-mindset-bittu-tabahi-challenged-by-cleaning-a-river-alone-and-the-psychology-of-doing-what-everyone-else-ignores/articleshow/133863594.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

On 30 March 2026, Indian industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] publicly defended Choudhary on X, naming him his "#MondayMotivation":
> "This young man from Biaora, M.P, was criticised for claiming to have cleaned parts of a river just in order to gain social media views. Well, we usually complain that social media rewards the trivial rather than the meaningful. So if a desire for 'likes' can become a force for good that's fine with me."<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" />

Mahindra's statement significantly increased national awareness of the campaign.<ref name="NDTV1" /> Former England cricketer [[Kevin Pietersen]] also publicly praised Choudhary's initiative.<ref name="NBT_Int">{{cite news |title=मध्य प्रदेश के बिट्टू तबाही बने इंटरनेशनल स्टार, अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया में कवरेज |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/world/other-countries/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-gets-international-media-coverage/articleshow/133844642.cms |work=Navbharat Times |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>

=== Meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ===
In September 2026, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. [[Mohan Yadav]] invited Choudhary to the Chief Minister's Residence in [[Bhopal]].<ref name="HT_CM" /> Yadav commended Choudhary's determination, stating that his actions aligned with the state's ''Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan'' to restore local water bodies.<ref name="HT_CM" /><ref name="NBT1" />

=== Offer from The Ocean Cleanup ===
In September 2026, a social media post showcasing before-and-after imagery of the Ajnar River reached [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" /> Slat replied to the post with a direct invitation:
<blockquote>"Come work for us."<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="IE1" /></blockquote>

Slat's response gained international coverage in outlets such as ''[[The Independent]]'', ''[[Gulf News]]'', ''[[The Times of India]]'', and ''[[The Economic Times]]''.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="NBT_Int" /><ref name="ET1" />

== Debates and Municipal Clarifications ==
Following national coverage, local municipal officials offered further details regarding the cleanup.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /> Biaora Municipal Corporation Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) Iqrar Ahmad stated that while Choudhary played a vital role in cleaning specific ghats and inspiring the public, full remediation of the 52 km river involved efforts from municipal teams, machinery, and seasonal monsoon flow.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="Jagran2" /> Municipal authorities noted that permanent rejuvenation requires constructing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) valued at ₹14.7 crore to address untreated drains entering the river.<ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="Jagran1" />

== See also ==
* [[The Ocean Cleanup]]
* [[Environment of India]]
* [[Boyan Slat]]
* [[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]]

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<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="NDTV1">{{cite news |title=बिट्टू तबाही कौन हैं? मध्य प्रदेश के इस बंदे ने नदी को हाथों से साफ करके आनंद महिंद्रा को भी बनाया अपना दीवाना |url=https://ndtv.in/zara-hatke/anand-mahindra-praises-madhyapradesh-bittu-tabahi-cleaning-rivers-manually-11286879 |work=NDTV India |date=30 March 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="HT_CM">{{cite news |title=MP CM meets Bittu Tabahi, who single-handedly cleaned trash-filled river: ‘Entire state is proud of you’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/mp-cm-meets-bittu-tabahi-who-single-handedly-cleaned-trash-filled-river-entire-state-is-proud-of-you-101788596477114.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="ET1">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned MP's polluted Ajnar River by hand for months; now Dutch CEO says 'come work for us' |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/bittu-tabahi-cleaned-mps-polluted-ajnar-river-by-hand-for-months-now-dutch-ceo-says-come-work-for-us/articleshow/133802506.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="IE1">{{cite news |title=20-year-old Indian who cleaned polluted river gets ‘job offer’ from Dutch founder |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-boyan-slat-10864740/ |work=The Indian Express |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="Mathrubhumi1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? River cleanup earns Dutch NGO offer |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-dutch-ngo-job-offer-kf16krrz |work=Mathrubhumi |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="GulfNews1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? Meet the Indian student whose river cleanup brought a Dutch job offer |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-bittu-tabahi-meet-the-indian-student-whose-river-cleanup-brought-a-dutch-job-offer-1.500664964 |work=Gulf News |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned a polluted river single-handedly for months; now Dutch CEO wants him to join the team |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/he-picked-plastic-out-of-a-polluted-river-with-his-own-hands-now-bittu-tabahi-has-received-a-come-work-for-us-offer-from-a-dutch-ceo/articleshow/133799430.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<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="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>
<ref name="IndiaTimes1">{{cite news |title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? 21-yr-old MP student who cleaned the Ajnar river alone |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/who-is-bittu-tabahi-21-yr-old-mp-student-who-cleaned-the-ajnar-river-alone-now-gets-a-job-offer-from-the-ocean-cleanup-ceo-boyan-slat/articleshow/133827428.html |work=IndiaTimes |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="Jansatta1">{{cite news |title=Success Story: बिट्टू तबाही नाम लेकिन काम तबाही रोकने वाला, अकेले साफ कर दी कचरे से भरी नदी |url=https://www.jansatta.com/education/success-story-bittu-tabahi-surendra-singh-chaudhary-who-cleaned-river-single-handedly-receives-job-offer-from-abroad/4692252/ |work=Jansatta |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="NIE1">{{cite news |title=He cleaned a river and landed a Dutch job: The Bittu Tabahi story |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/05/he-cleaned-a-river-and-landed-a-dutch-job-the-bittu-tapahi-story |work=The New Indian Express |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="AmarUjala1">{{cite news |title=Madhya Pradesh: 'Bittu Tabahi' takes up the mantle to save the Ajnar River |url=https://www.amarujala.com/video/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bittu-tabahi-takes-up-the-mantle-to-save-the-ajnar-river-2026-09-05 |work=Amar Ujala |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="TOI2">{{cite news |title=“Someone else will clean it”: The mindset Bittu Tabahi challenged by cleaning a river alone |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/someone-else-will-clean-it-the-mindset-bittu-tabahi-challenged-by-cleaning-a-river-alone-and-the-psychology-of-doing-what-everyone-else-ignores/articleshow/133863594.cms |work=The Times of India |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="NBT_Int">{{cite news |title=मध्य प्रदेश के बिट्टू तबाही बने इंटरनेशनल स्टार, अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया में कवरेज |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/world/other-countries/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-gets-international-media-coverage/articleshow/133844642.cms |work=Navbharat Times |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="YT_NewsNation">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi कौन हैं? Ajnar River साफ करने वाले 20 साल के युवक को Netherlands से Job Offer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkCYVrMjqk8 |work=News Nation |date=6 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="YT_News18">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi Exclusive: अजनार नदी बन चुकी थी 'कचरे का ढेर' |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTXl1cX2WAQ |work=News18 MP Chhattisgarh |date=5 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
<ref name="YT_Bangla">{{cite news |title=Bittu Tabahi cleans the river single-handedly, the world is praising |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpht7uTrsew |work=YouTube |date=7 September 2026 |access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>
}}

== External links ==
* {{Instagram|bittu_tabahi|Official Instagram Account}}

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	'''Surendra Singh Choudhary''' (born c. 2005), popularly known by his online pseudonym '''Bittu Tabahi''', is an Indian environmental activist, content creator, and student from [[Biaora]], [[Rajgarh district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<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~~> He gained national and international prominence in 2026 for his solo drive to clean the heavily polluted [[Ajnar River]] in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" />		'''Surendra Singh Choudhary''' (born c. 2005), popularly known by his online pseudonym '''Bittu Tabahi''', is an Indian environmental activist, content creator, and student from [[Biaora]], [[Rajgarh district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" /> He gained national and international prominence in 2026 for his solo drive to clean the heavily polluted [[Ajnar River]] in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="Outlook1" />

	Documenting the restoration on social media, Choudhary's hands-on initiative received widespread praise from prominent figures, including industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Mohan Yadav]].<ref name="NDTV1">{{cite news \|title=बिट्टू तबाही कौन हैं? मध्य प्रदेश के इस बंदे ने नदी को हाथों से साफ करके आनंद महिंद्रा को भी बनाया अपना दीवाना \|url=https://ndtv.in/zara-hatke/anand-mahindra-praises-madhyapradesh-bittu-tabahi-cleaning-rivers-manually-11286879 \|work=NDTV India \|date=30 March 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</~~ref~~><ref name="HT_CM">~~{{cite news \|title~~=~~MP CM meets Bittu Tabahi, who single-handedly cleaned trash-filled river: ‘Entire state is proud of you’ \|url=https:~~//www.hindustantimes.com/trending/mp-cm-meets-bittu-tabahi-who-single-handedly-cleaned-trash-filled-river-entire-state-is-proud-of-you-101788596477114.html \|work=Hindustan Times \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> In September 2026, his work drew global attention when [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of the Netherlands-based non-profit organisation [[The Ocean Cleanup]], offered him a position with his team.<ref name="ET1">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned MP's polluted Ajnar River by hand for months; now Dutch CEO says 'come work for us' \|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/bittu-tabahi-cleaned-mps-polluted-ajnar-river-by-hand-for-months-now-dutch-ceo-says-come-work-for-us/articleshow/~~133802506.cms \|work=The Economic Times \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref~~><ref name="IE1"~~>{{cite news \|title=20-year-old Indian who cleaned polluted river gets ‘job offer’ from Dutch founder \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending~~/~~trending-in-india/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-boyan-slat-10864740/ \|work=The Indian Express \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref~~>		Documenting the restoration on social media, Choudhary's hands-on initiative received widespread praise from prominent figures, including industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Mohan Yadav]].<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" /><ref name="YT_Bangla" /> In September 2026, his work drew global attention when [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of the Netherlands-based non-profit organisation [[The Ocean Cleanup]], offered him a position with his team.<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" />

	== Early life and background ==		== Early life and background ==
	Surendra Singh Choudhary was born in Biaora, a municipal town located in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, India.<ref name="Mathrubhumi1"~~>{{cite news \|title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? River cleanup earns Dutch NGO offer \|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india~~/~~bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-dutch-ngo-job-offer-kf16krrz \|work=Mathrubhumi \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref~~> He comes from a modest family background.<ref name="GulfNews1"~~>{{cite news \|title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? Meet the Indian student whose river cleanup brought a Dutch job offer \|url=https:~~//gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-bittu-tabahi-meet-the-indian-student-whose-river-cleanup-brought-a-dutch-job-offer-1.500664964 \|work=Gulf News \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref> As of 2026, he is pursuing his second year in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news \|title=Bittu Tabahi cleaned a polluted river single-handedly for months; now Dutch CEO wants him to join the team \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/he-picked-plastic-out-of-a-polluted-river-with-his-own-hands-now-bittu-tabahi-has-received-a-come-work-for-us-offer-from-a-dutch-ceo/articleshow/~~133799430.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref~~>		Surendra Singh Choudhary was born in Biaora, a municipal town located in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, India.<ref name="Mathrubhumi1" /> He comes from a modest family background.<ref name="GulfNews1" /> As of 2026, he is pursuing his second year in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program.<ref name="TOI1" />

	Prior to gaining national recognition for environmental activism, Choudhary published digital content on Instagram under the moniker "Bittu Tabahi," sharing videos regarding civic issues and cleanliness.<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>		Prior to gaining national recognition for environmental activism, Choudhary published digital content on Instagram under the moniker "Bittu Tabahi," sharing videos regarding civic issues and cleanliness.<ref name="Jagran1" />

	== Ajnar River Cleanup Drive ==		== Ajnar River Cleanup Drive ==
	=== Background of the river ===		=== Background of the river ===
	The Ajnar River originates near Narsinghgarh and flows for nearly 52 kilometers across Madhya Pradesh before entering [[Rajasthan]].<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~~> While historically vital for local drinking and agricultural needs, urbanization, untreated municipal sewage, and plastic accumulation degraded sections of the river into a dumping site.<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="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~~>		The Ajnar River originates near Narsinghgarh and flows for nearly 52 kilometers across Madhya Pradesh before entering [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="Jagran2" /> While historically vital for local drinking and agricultural needs, urbanization, untreated municipal sewage, and plastic accumulation degraded sections of the river into a dumping site.<ref name="NBT1" /><ref name="Bhaskar1" /><ref name="YT_News18" />

	=== Clean-up execution ===		=== Clean-up execution ===
	On 26 January 2026 (Republic Day of India), Choudhary initiated a solo project to clear waste from the Ajnar River.<ref name="IndiaTimes1">{{cite news \|title=Who is Bittu Tabahi? 21-yr-old MP student who cleaned the Ajnar river alone \|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/who-is-bittu-tabahi-21-yr-old-mp-student-who-cleaned-the-ajnar-river-alone-now-gets-a-job-offer-from-the-ocean-cleanup-ceo-boyan-slat/articleshow/133827428.html \|work=IndiaTimes \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</~~ref~~> Although a few friends initially accompanied him, they eventually withdrew due to the physical difficulty, leaving Choudhary to carry on independently.<ref name="Jansatta1">{{cite news \|title=Success Story: बिट्टू तबाही नाम लेकिन काम तबाही रोकने वाला, अकेले साफ कर दी कचरे से भरी नदी \|url=https://www.jansatta.com/education/success-story-bittu-tabahi-surendra-singh-chaudhary-who-cleaned-river-single-handedly-receives-job-offer-from-abroad/4692252/ \|work=Jansatta \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		On 26 January 2026 (Republic Day of India), Choudhary initiated a solo project to clear waste from the Ajnar River.<ref name="IndiaTimes1" /> Although a few friends initially accompanied him, they eventually withdrew due to the physical difficulty, leaving Choudhary to carry on independently.<ref name="Jansatta1" />

	Lacking specialized heavy machinery, Choudhary manually entered the riverbed to clear plastic debris, bottles, and algae.<ref name="NIE1">{{cite news \|title=He cleaned a river and landed a Dutch job: The Bittu Tabahi story \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/05/he-cleaned-a-river-and-landed-a-dutch-job-the-bittu-tapahi-story \|work=The New Indian Express \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</~~ref~~> He spent approximately ₹30,000 of his personal savings on basic tools and dustbins.<ref name="AmarUjala1"~~>{{cite news \|title=Madhya Pradesh: 'Bittu Tabahi' takes up the mantle to save the Ajnar River \|url=https://www.amarujala.com~~/~~video/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bittu-tabahi-takes-up-the-mantle-to-save-the-ajnar-river-2026-09-05 \|work=Amar Ujala \|date=5 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref~~> Waste removed from the riverbanks was transported by Choudhary to a designated dumping facility on a two-wheeler.<ref name="Jagran2" />		Lacking specialized heavy machinery, Choudhary manually entered the riverbed to clear plastic debris, bottles, and algae.<ref name="NIE1" /> He spent approximately ₹30,000 of his personal savings on basic tools and dustbins.<ref name="AmarUjala1" /> Waste removed from the riverbanks was transported by Choudhary to a designated dumping facility on a two-wheeler.<ref name="Jagran2" />

	The task involved physical risks: Choudhary was unable to swim, contracted skin infections from polluted water, and encountered snakes among river debris.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="Jagran1" /> Over several months, his work successfully transformed several riverbanks in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" />		The task involved physical risks: Choudhary was unable to swim, contracted skin infections from polluted water, and encountered snakes among river debris.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="Jagran1" /> Over several months, his work successfully transformed several riverbanks in Biaora.<ref name="HT1" />
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	== Public Recognition and Impact ==		== Public Recognition and Impact ==
	=== Endorsement by Anand Mahindra ===		=== Endorsement by Anand Mahindra ===
	During the initial months of his work, Choudhary faced criticism from online users who claimed his efforts were primarily aimed at gaining followers.<ref name="TOI2"~~>{{cite news \|title=“Someone else will clean it”: The mindset Bittu Tabahi challenged by cleaning a river alone \|url=https:~~//timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/someone-else-will-clean-it-the-mindset-bittu-tabahi-challenged-by-cleaning-a-river-alone-and-the-psychology-of-doing-what-everyone-else-ignores/articleshow/133863594.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=7 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		During the initial months of his work, Choudhary faced criticism from online users who claimed his efforts were primarily aimed at gaining followers.<ref name="TOI2" />

	On 30 March 2026, Indian industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] publicly defended Choudhary on X, naming him his "#MondayMotivation":		On 30 March 2026, Indian industrialist [[Anand Mahindra]] publicly defended Choudhary on X, naming him his "#MondayMotivation":
	> "This young man from Biaora, M.P, was criticised for claiming to have cleaned parts of a river just in order to gain social media views. Well, we usually complain that social media rewards the trivial rather than the meaningful. So if a desire for 'likes' can become a force for good that's fine with me."<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" />		> "This young man from Biaora, M.P, was criticised for claiming to have cleaned parts of a river just in order to gain social media views. Well, we usually complain that social media rewards the trivial rather than the meaningful. So if a desire for 'likes' can become a force for good that's fine with me."<ref name="NDTV1" /><ref name="HT_CM" />

	Mahindra's statement significantly increased national awareness of the campaign.<ref name="NDTV1" /> Former England cricketer [[Kevin Pietersen]] also publicly praised Choudhary's initiative.<ref name="NBT_Int">{{cite news \|title=मध्य प्रदेश के बिट्टू तबाही बने इंटरनेशनल स्टार, अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया में कवरेज \|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/world/other-countries/bittu-tabahi-ajnar-river-cleanup-gets-international-media-coverage/articleshow/133844642.cms \|work=Navbharat Times \|date=6 September 2026 \|access-date=8 September 2026}}</ref>		Mahindra's statement significantly increased national awareness of the campaign.<ref name="NDTV1" /> Former England cricketer [[Kevin Pietersen]] also publicly praised Choudhary's initiative.<ref name="NBT_Int" />

	=== Meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ===		=== Meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ===
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	=== Offer from The Ocean Cleanup ===		=== Offer from The Ocean Cleanup ===
	In September 2026, a social media post showcasing before-and-after imagery of the Ajnar River reached [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" /> Slat replied to the post with a direct invitation:		In September 2026, a social media post showcasing before-and-after imagery of the Ajnar River reached [[Boyan Slat]], founder and CEO of [[The Ocean Cleanup]].<ref name="ET1" /><ref name="IE1" /> Slat replied to the post with a direct invitation:
	~~<blockquote~~>"Come work for us."<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="IE1" /~~></blockquote~~>		> "Come work for us."<ref name="HT1" /><ref name="IE1" />

	Slat's response gained international coverage ~~in outlets such as ''[[The Independent]]'', ''[[Gulf News]]'', ''[[The Times of India]]'',~~ and ~~''[[The Economic Times]]''~~.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="NBT_Int" /><ref name="ET1" />		Slat's response gained international coverage across leading news networks and major digital media publications.<ref name="GulfNews1" /><ref name="NBT_Int" /><ref name="ET1" /><ref name="YT_NewsNation" />

	== Debates and Municipal Clarifications ==		== Debates and Municipal Clarifications ==