The Delhi government on Sunday approved a series of water management and sewage infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore as part of its broader push for Yamuna rejuvenation and improving civic infrastructure in the capital.
Mission Mode for Clean and Green Delhi
Announcing the decisions, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that her government is working in 'mission mode' to transform Delhi into a clean, green, and water-secure city. The approved projects aim to enhance water supply, sewage treatment, and rainwater harvesting across the capital.
Keshopur Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
One of the key projects cleared is the upgrade and expansion of Phase-I of the Keshopur sewage treatment plant (STP) at an estimated cost of around Rs 122 crore. This project will increase the plant's treatment capacity from 12 MGD to 18 MGD and ensure that treated water meets the latest prescribed standards. The project also includes an 11-year operation and maintenance component, aimed at promoting the use of recycled water and strengthening conservation efforts.
Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Improvement
The government also announced measures to improve groundwater levels and boost rainwater harvesting across the city. The Delhi Jal Board will construct new rainwater harvesting structures and restore existing ones for various government departments. To support implementation, the government will appoint four groundwater experts and ten rainwater harvesting social mobilisers.
Sewer Line Rehabilitation in East Delhi
In east Delhi, a major trunk sewer line from Amichand Chowk to the Old Kalyanpuri sewage pumping station in Trilokpuri will be rehabilitated at a cost of nearly Rs 57 crore. Officials said the sewer line, which is over 40 years old, has suffered repeated cave-ins and technical problems in recent years. The rehabilitation work is expected to improve the reliability and safety of the sewerage network in the area.
New Underground Reservoir in Shahdara
Another approved project includes the construction of a new underground reservoir with a capacity of 0.72 MGD along with a booster pumping station in Rohtas Nagar, Shahdara. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 27 crore, aims to strengthen the local water supply system.
Commitment to Public Welfare
Chief Minister Gupta emphasized that the government's priority is to ensure effective utilisation of every available resource for public welfare and infrastructure development. She stated that these projects would directly benefit lakhs of residents and give fresh momentum to the city's efforts towards water conservation, sewage treatment, and environmental protection.
Gupta also expressed confidence that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi would emerge as a model for the country in water management, rainwater harvesting, and Yamuna rejuvenation.
