HM Shah to inaugurate Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth Rs 1.8 cr

In a major push to restore the Yamuna to its pristine form, the Centre and the Delhi Government are set to roll out a series of projects worth over Rs 1,816 crore from Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several key initiatives aimed at cleaning and rejuvenating the river.

The projects include the construction and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs), expansion of sewer lines, and the setting up of booster pumping stations to ensure clean drinking water reaches distant localities.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that rejuvenating the Yamuna and making it pollution-free was among her government’s top priorities. “The Yamuna is not merely a river, it is the lifeline of Indian culture and civilisation. Its purity represents both our faith and our environmental commitment,” she said, adding that the Delhi Government is working with full cooperation from the Centre to make the mission successful.

As part of the clean-up plan, 22 major drains across Delhi are being equipped with STPs to prevent untreated sewage from flowing into the river. The treated water from these plants will be discharged into the Yamuna, significantly reducing pollution levels.

Highlighting the broader national vision, the Chief Minister said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our government is working in line with the vision of ‘Nirmal Nadiyan, Samriddh Bharat’.”

Reiterating her government’s commitment, she added that the Yamuna Cleanliness Mission was not just an environmental programme but also a social, cultural, and national responsibility. “Only through collective efforts can this sacred river regain its historic glory,” she said.

The Delhi Government plans to implement the schemes in phases, aiming not only to control pollution but also to bring about a sustainable improvement in water quality over the coming years.