Yamuna makeover: Amit Shah turns tap on Rs 1,816-cr push

In a major step toward rejuvenating the Yamuna and upgrading Delhi’s water infrastructure, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on ‘Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation for 18 major water and sewerage projects worth Rs 1,816 crore.

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‘The projects, launched under the Seva Pakhwada celebrations marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, aim to ensure cleaner water, efficient sewage management, and a pollution-free Yamuna.

‘The projects, being implemented jointly by the Centre and Delhi government, include the construction and expansion of eight modern sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Kondli, Keshopur, Rohini, Coronation Pillar, Narela, Yamuna Vihar, and Najafgarh. Additionally, new underground water reservoirs and pumping stations are being developed at Siraspur and other parts of Delhi. ‘According to official data, Rs 1,400 crore has been earmarked for STPs, Rs 99 crore for underground reservoirs, and Rs 300 crore for new sewer lines and house connections.