# Surendra Singh Chaudhary Ajnar River cleanup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/surendra-singh-chaudhary-ajnar-river-cleanup > Updated: 2026-09-11T00:32:27.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. Surendra Singh Chaudhary, a 21-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh known online as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, gained international recognition for his solo efforts to clean the polluted Ajnar River in the Rajgarh district. Beginning his campaign in January 2026, Chaudhary manually removed sludge, algae, and plastic waste, often without professional safety gear and at his own expense. The physical demands of the work resulted in health issues, including skin infections and peeling caused by contact with contaminated water. His efforts gained widespread attention after photos of the river’s transformation went viral, earning praise from prominent figures such as industrialist Anand Mahindra and former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen. Following his viral success, Boyan Slat, the founder and CEO of the Netherlands-based organization The Ocean Cleanup, extended a job offer to Chaudhary. While the student has expressed a desire to continue his environmental work within India and has sought social media suggestions for future cleanup locations, he has also considered the international opportunity offered by the organization. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Surendra Singh Choudhry gains fame for cleaning Ajnar River Madhya Pradesh student Surendra Singh Choudhry has gained viral fame for cleaning the Ajnar River. After receiving a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup, he is now seeking suggestions for his next mission site. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/surendra-singh-choudhry-gains-fame-for-cleaning-ajnar-river ### 2026-09-03: Surendra Singh Chaudhary receives job offer after solo river cleanup Madhya Pradesh student Surendra Singh Chaudhary, known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup CEO after his solo mission to clean the polluted Ajnar River went viral. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-ocean-cleanup-invites-indian-student-after-solo-river-clean-up --- Cite as: Surendra Singh Chaudhary Ajnar River cleanup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/surendra-singh-chaudhary-ajnar-river-cleanup