DJB approves Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth ₹4,500 crore
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved Yamuna rejuvenation projects totaling nearly ₹4,500 crore. These projects include 15 new decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs), expansion of sewer networks, upgrading existing STPs, and sludge management facilities. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh stated that these approvals would increase Delhi's sewage treatment capacity from 749 million gallons per day (MGD) to 1,041 MGD. Additionally, a project to revive and restore the Wazirabad pondage area to enhance raw water storage capacity was cleared, increasing its holding capacity from one to two-three days.
Key Points
- Delhi Jal Board (DJB) approved Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth nearly ₹4,500 crore.
- Projects include 15 new decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) and upgrades to existing infrastructure.
- The aim is to increase Delhi's sewage treatment capacity from 749 MGD to 1,041 MGD.
- A project to revive the Wazirabad pondage area was also approved to enhance raw water storage.
Exam Facts
- Total project cost: ₹4,500 crore.
- Current sewage treatment capacity: 749 MGD (million gallons per day).
- Target sewage treatment capacity: 1,041 MGD.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah previously directed increasing capacity to 1,500 MGD by 2028.
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