India, Aug. 15 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday pledged to rejuvenate river Yamuna, make the national Capital's infrastructure the best in the country, and ensure progress in all sectors such as transport, education, water supply, housing and welfare.

CM Gupta was speaking at Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium in north Delhi.

"Yamuna was neglected for years, no action was taken to fix its pollution. I promise that we will restore Yamuna to its full glory. Right from the first day, the government has dedicated itself to cleaning Yamuna. The government has started a time bound action plan such as installation of decentralised sewage treatment plants to clean Yamuna", she said.

"We are committed to provide be...