Rekha government’s big step on Yamuna cleaning, projects worth more than Rs 1000 crore approved
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has taken a big step to deal with the problem of water crisis and pollution in the capital. The government has approved various projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore, taking forward the revival of Yamuna River and cleaning of Najafgarh Drain in mission mode. According to the government, these projects aim to strengthen the water management system in Delhi, increase sewage treatment capacity and improve drinking water supply. Under this, special attention will be given to expanding the sewer network, developing modern sewage treatment plants (STP) and improving the water supply system.
The priority of the Delhi Government is to provide better basic facilities to every citizen of the capital and to develop Delhi as a clean, green and water-secure capital. He said that to reduce the pollution falling into Yamuna and Najafgarh drains, cleaning and waste treatment works will be done on a large scale. For this, the government is working in mission mode and special attention is being given to strengthening the water management system. Strengthening the water supply system in the capital, expanding sewage treatment capacity and modernizing water conservation infrastructure are among the major priorities of the government. Under this, schemes like new sewage treatment plant, expansion of sewer network and rain water harvesting will be implemented rapidly. The government aims to control pollution as well as provide clean drinking water to the citizens and effectively deal with the future water crisis. He said that these projects will strengthen environmental protection and people will get better civic amenities.
Gift to Najafgarh region
The Chief Minister has approved setting up 12 Decentralized Sewage Treatment Plants (DSTP) in the area. Around Rs 860 crore will be spent on these projects and they will be developed under the AMRUT scheme of the Central Government. The total capacity of all these plants will be 46.5 MGD (Million Gallons Per Day). The largest plant among these will be in Mitraun area with 17 MGD capacity. Apart from this, four plants will be set up in Kair, Kanganheri, Kakrola and Dichaun Kalan, three plants in Ghalibpur, Sarangpur and Shikarpur and four plants in Hasanpur, Jafarpur, Qazipur and Kheda Dabur. Completion of these projects will benefit more than 121 unauthorized colonies and 35 villages of Najafgarh area. It is estimated that about 7 lakh people will directly benefit from this. The government says that after the commencement of these plants, untreated sewage will be prevented from flowing into the Najafgarh drain, which will help in reducing the pollution of Yamuna River and strengthening environmental protection.
Keshopur stp will be rejuvenated
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the first phase of Keshopur Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will be upgraded and capacity expanded. Under this project, the current capacity of the plant will be increased from 12 MGD to 18 MGD. A cost of approximately Rs 122 crore has been fixed for this. According to government information, the purpose of this upgradation is to bring the quality of treated water up to modern and latest standards, so that it can be reused in a more effective manner. The project will also include operations and maintenance (O&M) arrangements for 11 years. This will ensure long-term efficiency of the plant and better operation of the system.
Delhi government serious about improving ground water level
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that now rain water harvesting will be promoted on a large scale. Under this scheme, Delhi Jal Board has been directed to construct new rain water harvesting structures in collaboration with various departments and ensure restoration of already existing structures. The objective of this initiative is to improve the groundwater level by conserving rain water as much as possible and deal with the challenges of water crisis. To make the scheme effective, the government has also decided to appoint 4 ground water experts and ten rain water harvesting social mobilizers. These experts and field teams will help in making people aware as well as implementing the schemes.
Work will be done on a large scale to improve the sewerage and water supply system in Trilokpuri and Shahdara areas. The major trunk sewer line from Amichand Chowk to Old Kalyanpuri Sewage Pumping Station in Trilokpuri assembly constituency will be rehabilitated at a cost of about Rs 57 crore. This sewer line is more than 40 years old and has faced subsidence and technical faults several times in the last few years.
After the completion of this project, the sewerage system of the area is expected to become more safe, reliable and effective, thereby providing relief to the local residents from long standing problems. Apart from this, a new project will also be started to improve water supply in Rohtas Nagar of Shahdara Assembly constituency. An underground reservoir (UGR) and booster pumping station with 0.72 MGD capacity will be established here. This project, costing about Rs 27 crore, will strengthen the water supply system of the area and people will be able to get better and regular drinking water.
Making Delhi a water-secure capital is our priority.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi will present an excellent model for the country in areas like water management, sewage treatment, rain water harvesting and Yamuna rejuvenation. Through these schemes, better management of water resources in the capital will be ensured and environmental protection will get a new direction. He also congratulated the officers, engineers, field staff and public representatives of Delhi Jal Board for the successful implementation of these projects. He said that these initiatives will directly benefit lakhs of citizens and further strengthen the resolve to make Delhi a clean, green and water-secure capital.
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