Delhi CM approves ₹1,000-crore water, sewer upgrade plan
The Delhi government has approved a ₹1,000 crore plan to enhance water management and sewage systems under the Mission Yamuna initiative. This includes the construction of new rainwater harvesting structures and the upgrade of existing sewage treatment facilities. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized the importance of improving civic infrastructure and ensuring sustainable water resource use in the city.
- ▪The Delhi government has approved projects worth over ₹1,000 crore for water management and sewage treatment.
- ▪A major trunk sewer line will be revamped at a cost of nearly ₹57 crore due to repeated cave-ins.
- ▪The upgrade of the Keshopur sewage treatment plant will increase its capacity from 12 MGD to 18 MGD at an estimated cost of ₹122 crore.
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The Hindu Bureau New Delhi The Delhi government has approved projects worth over ₹1,000 crore to strengthen water management, sewage treatment and water supply systems under its Mission Yamuna initiative, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated on Sunday.The package includes new rainwater harvesting structures and the restoration of existing ones to improve groundwater recharge and water security.The Delhi Jal Board will “appoint four groundwater experts and 10 rainwater harvesting social mobilisers to support implementation,” read the CMO statement.A major trunk sewer line from Amichand Chowk to the Old Kalyanpuri sewage pumping station in Trilokpuri will be revamped at a cost of nearly ₹57 crore.
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