New Delhi, May 22 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed to adopt a holistic approach to clean the Yamuna river, ensure drinking water supply, and improve sewage systems in Delhi.

Shah's direction came in a high-level meeting conducted here in the national capital. The meeting was attended by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Home Secretary, Secretaries of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi's Chief Secretary, and several senior officials from the Central and Delhi governments.

Addressing the meeting, Shah stated that the Yamuna is not just a river but also a symbol of faith, making its...