Delhi Government Approves ₹1,000 Crore for Water Management and Sewage Projects
Delhi CM approves water, sewage projects worth ₹1,000 crore
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The Delhi government has sanctioned over ₹1,000 crore for enhancing water management and sewage systems, focusing on rejuvenating the Yamuna river. Key projects include 12 new decentralized sewage treatment plants and upgrades to existing facilities, benefiting over 121 unauthorized colonies and nearly 700,000 residents.
- 01Approval for 12 new decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) in Najafgarh, costing approximately ₹860 crore.
- 02A 17 MGD DSTP will be constructed at Mitraon, with additional plants in various locations, benefiting over 700,000 people.
- 03Phase 1 of the Keshopur sewage treatment plant will be upgraded from 12 MGD to 18 MGD at a cost of ₹122 crore.
- 04A major trunk sewer line rehabilitation from Amichand Chowk to Old Kalyanpuri will cost nearly ₹57 crore.
- 05An underground reservoir with a capacity of 0.72 MGD will be established in Rohtas Nagar for ₹27 crore.
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The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved projects exceeding ₹1,000 crore aimed at enhancing the city's water management and sewage treatment systems. A significant focus is on rejuvenating the Yamuna river. Among the initiatives, 12 decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) will be established in the Najafgarh area under the central government's AMRUT scheme, with a total treatment capacity of 46.5 million gallons per day (MGD). Additionally, a 17 MGD DSTP will be set up at Mitraon, while upgrades to the Keshopur sewage treatment plant will increase its capacity from 12 MGD to 18 MGD. These projects are expected to benefit over 121 unauthorized colonies and nearly 700,000 residents, preventing untreated sewage from entering local drains. Other initiatives include the rehabilitation of a major trunk sewer line and the establishment of a new underground reservoir in Rohtas Nagar, enhancing the local water supply.
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These projects aim to significantly improve water management and sewage treatment in Delhi, addressing long-standing issues.
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