Delhi Allocates ₹28.8 Crore for Pollution Control in Yamuna Drains
Delhi sanctions ₹28.8 crore to clean 3 major Yamuna drains
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The Delhi government has approved ₹28.8 crore for pollution reduction projects targeting three major drains that feed into the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to implement in-situ wastewater treatment methods to enhance the river's water quality, with expected completion within five months.
- 01Delhi government sanctions ₹28.8 crore for cleaning three major drains: ISBT, Sen Nursing Home, and Jaitpur.
- 02In-situ treatment methods will be employed to address pollution directly at the source.
- 03The projects aim to be completed within five months.
- 04The Yamuna stretch between Wazirabad and Okhla is critically polluted, with 22 major drains contributing to the issue.
- 05Activists urge a comprehensive approach to pollution management rather than piecemeal solutions.
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The Delhi government has sanctioned ₹28.8 crore to clean three highly polluted drains—ISBT drain, Sen Nursing Home drain, and Jaitpur drain—emptying into the Yamuna River. The allocation includes ₹8.2 crore for the ISBT drain, ₹11.23 crore for the Sen Nursing Home drain, and ₹9.36 crore for the Jaitpur drain. The projects will utilize in-situ wastewater treatment, which treats sewage at the source, and are expected to be completed within five months. The Yamuna stretch between Wazirabad and Okhla is the most polluted section of the river, impacted by 22 major drains. While the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is working to enhance sewage treatment capacity, activists like Bhim Singh Rawat emphasize the need for a comprehensive strategy rather than experimental approaches, highlighting the importance of community involvement in pollution management.
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This initiative aims to improve the water quality of the Yamuna River, benefiting local communities and ecosystems reliant on the river.
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