What is Delhi's plan for cleaning the Yamuna River?

Delhi plans to increase its sewage treatment capacity to 1500 MGD by 2028 and connect unauthorized colonies to the sewerage network.

How will drone surveys help clean the Yamuna?

Drone surveys will identify and map drains connected to major drains like Najafgarh and Shahdara, crucial for tackling pollution sources.

What role do Haryana and Uttar Pradesh play in Yamuna's cleanup?

Drains from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh contribute significantly to Yamuna's pollution, making inter-state coordination essential for effective cleaning.

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Delhi to Treat 1500 MGD Yamuna Water by 2028

22 Jan

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Summary

Delhi aims to raise sewage treatment to 1500 MGD by 2028.
Drone surveys to map drains connected to Najafgarh and Shahdara.
Coordination with Haryana and UP is crucial for Yamuna's cleanup.

Delhi to Treat 1500 MGD Yamuna Water by 2028

The Delhi government has announced an ambitious plan to increase its overall sewage treatment capacity to 1,500 MGD by 2028, a critical measure to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. This significant enhancement in capacity is part of a broader strategy to ensure that untreated sewage is no longer discharged into the city's lifeline.

To achieve this goal, a comprehensive drone survey to identify drains connected to the Najafgarh and Shahdara drains will be completed by January 2026. The Delhi Jal Board will finish surveying the remaining drains by June 2026. Furthermore, all 1,799 unauthorized colonies are slated to be connected to the sewerage network by 2028.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted the essential role of cooperation with neighboring states, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. She noted that drains from these states contribute a significant percentage of the total contaminated water entering Delhi's drains. Discussions with the chief ministers of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are planned to address this transboundary pollution.