Pollution Plugged: Yamuna Gets Cleaner

Haryana is actively working to curb pollution in the Yamuna River by diverting an estimated 150 million litres of untreated sewage daily to sewage treatment plants (STPs). This directive, issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on March 13, 2026, mandates the connection of effluent discharge points into Drain No. 6, Mungeshpur Drain, and three other legs to the sewerage system.

The Leg One drain, currently carrying 55 MLD of untreated effluent, has deadlines of December 31, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for plugging its four discharge points. Similarly, Leg Two and Leg Three drains, carrying 78 MLD and over 70 MLD respectively, must have their 17 and 37 discharge points connected to STPs by June 30, 2026.

Authorities are accelerating this process, with work already commenced on plugging illegal sewage discharge points. Furthermore, new Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and STPs are planned. These include a 9 MLD CETP in Sector 37 and a 20 MLD CETP in Sector 34, with tenders expected soon. Three STPs of 100 MLD capacity each will also be established in Behrampur, Dhanwapur, and Sector 107.

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is spearheading the efforts, with tenders already floated for some of the work. The costs for these initiatives will be borne by the respective government departments. Project proponents will also be required to install CETPs during land use changes, enhancing the overall wastewater treatment capacity.