Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has urged all relevant departments to hasten the execution of projects aimed at improving the water quality of the Yamuna River and its tributaries, setting a firm deadline of December 31, 2027. In a recent high-level meeting, Rastogi highlighted the Haryana government's commitment to maintaining a clean and pollution-free Yamuna through a coordinated and technology-driven approach. Significant progress has been reported in the development of sewage treatment plants (STPs) and common effluent treatment plants (CETPs), with projects designed to increase sewage treatment capacity by over 425 million litres per day (MLD). Notable initiatives include upgrading the existing 10-MLD STP at Jattal Road, Panipat, and establishing six micro-STPs in Karnal district. The meeting also addressed the need for strict adherence to discharge standards and emphasized the importance of monitoring and enforcement to prevent illegal waste dumping. Major infrastructure projects in urban areas like Gurugram and Faridabad are advancing, which are expected to significantly enhance the state's wastewater treatment capabilities.