Delhi's ₹1,000 Crore Water Overhaul for Yamuna

The Delhi government has approved an extensive set of projects valued at over ₹1,000 crore to bolster water management and supply systems, with a key focus on the Yamuna river's rejuvenation. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced these initiatives on Sunday, highlighting a major investment in the city's water infrastructure.

A significant portion of the budget, approximately ₹860 crore, will fund the installation of 12 new decentralized sewage treatment plants in the Najafgarh region. These plants will collectively treat 46.5 million gallons per day, with additional facilities planned for areas like Mitraon, Kair, and Kanganheri.

These upgrades are projected to benefit more than 121 unauthorized colonies, 35 villages, and nearly seven lakh people by preventing untreated sewage discharge into the Najafgarh drain. The Keshopur sewage treatment plant is also slated for an upgrade, expanding its capacity and improving treated water quality.

Further enhancing water conservation, the Delhi Jal Board will establish new rainwater harvesting structures and restore existing ones. A 40-year-old trunk sewer line in Trilokpuri is to be rehabilitated at a cost of ₹57 crore, addressing long-standing issues. Additionally, a new underground reservoir and booster pumping station will be built in Rohtas Nagar to strengthen local water supply.