Quick Info
| Profession | Environmental volunteer and student |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Bittu Tabahi
26/01/2026
Surendra Singh Choudhary, known online as Bittu Tabahi, started cleaning the heavily polluted Ajnar River in Biaora, Rajgarh district, on Republic Day 2026. He worked largely alone with basic tools, and his before-and-after videos later spread widely on social media. The effort drew both mockery and admiration before local authorities became involved.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Surendra Singh Choudhary |
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| Known As | Bittu Tabahi |
| Summary | Bittu Tabahi is the online name of Surendra Singh Choudhary, who became known in 2026 for personally cleaning the polluted Ajnar River in Biaora, Madhya Pradesh. His before-and-after cleanup videos went viral on social media, and his work drew wider national attention in 2026. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Current Study | BSc (second year) |
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Personal Life
| Cleanup Effort | Began the cleanup on January 26, 2026, after becoming disturbed by the condition of the Ajnar River. A few friends initially joined him, but he continued largely alone and used his own savings, reported at around ₹30,000, on cleaning supplies and equipment. |
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Relationships & More
| Notable Connections | Boyan Slat, founder of The Ocean Cleanup, publicly offered him a job after seeing his cleanup footage. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised his work, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recognised his efforts. |
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Career
| Environmental Work | Volunteer river cleanup in Biaora, Madhya Pradesh, with later support from the Biaora municipality, which provided heavy machinery such as a Poclain excavator |
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| Recognition | Received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based nonprofit fighting plastic pollution in rivers and oceans |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his river cleanup on India's Republic Day, January 26, 2026. | |
| 2. He considers the Ajnar River holy, which motivated his efforts. | |
| 3. He has gained more than three lakh social media followers through documenting his cleanup work. |
