New Delhi, October 23 (APAC Media): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched 10 projects and laid the foundation stone for 33 others worth ₹8,941.22 crore to accelerate the Yamuna rejuvenation project in Delhi.
The initiatives aim to improve sewage treatment infrastructure, expand sewer connectivity and reduce river pollution, with the government targeting the Yamuna’s cleanup by May 2029.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the launch event on October 22.
43 Projects to Boost Yamuna Cleanup
Of the 43 projects, 10 worth ₹2,827.11 crore have been inaugurated, while 33 projects costing ₹6,114.11 crore have received foundation stone ceremonies.
The projects focus on sewage treatment plants (STPs), sewer networks, pumping stations and drainage infrastructure to prevent untreated wastewater from entering the Yamuna.
A major component is a new sewage treatment plant at Okhla with a capacity of 124 million gallons per day, estimated to cost ₹1,161 crore.
Eight existing STPs will also be upgraded, increasing their combined capacity from 78.2 million gallons per day to 140.8 million gallons per day.
Sewer Connectivity to Benefit Delhi Residents
The Yamuna river cleaning initiative also includes 29 decentralised sewage treatment plants and pumping stations in Outer Delhi, covering 358 unauthorised colonies and 113 villages. The facilities are expected to benefit around 36.29 lakh residents.
Additionally, a 1,034-kilometre sewer network will be developed at a cost of ₹1,691 crore to expand sewer connectivity and reduce wastewater discharge into drains and the river.
Other projects include a 477-million-litres-per-day water treatment plant at Chandrawal and a 4.5-kilometre trunk drain in Mundka.
Centre Targets Yamuna Rejuvenation by 2029
Amit Shah highlighted coordination between the Centre and the governments of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to address Yamuna pollution. The projects aim to strengthen sewage management, improve water quality and support long-term river restoration.
Timely execution and effective operation of the infrastructure will be crucial to achieving the Yamuna cleanup target of May 2029.
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