Delhi govt invites private sector to financially support Yamuna cleaning

The Delhi government is planning to collect funds through the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to support its mission to rejuvenate the deteriorated ecological health of the Yamuna River, officials said on Friday.

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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has invited private companies to sponsor the modular sewage treatment plants (STPs) to be installed along the major open drains having an outfall into the river.

According to the officials, instead of traditional STPs, which require large space and investment, modular and decentralised STPs will be installed on the drains, in which the companies can invest and get a chance at branding.

"The DJB seeks commitment from the corporate entities to partner in the installation of such STPs over the identified open drains as per need."

"The corporate entities would commit to contributing a particular amount for such installations. They will make the payments directly to the supplier after the installation of the plants," the rules drafted by the DJB said.