Plan to divert Ganga water to Yamuna may be shelved over feasibility concerns
A proposal to divert water from the Ganga to the Yamuna is likely to be shelved due to feasibility concerns. Officials have indicated that the current state of the canal system and water availability in the Ganga make the plan impractical at this time. The focus will now shift to improving the Yamuna's environmental flow through treated wastewater and internal projects.
- ▪The diversion plan faced significant feasibility hurdles and is expected to remain in cold storage.
- ▪The Uttar Pradesh irrigation department reported that the canal system is damaged and cannot carry additional water.
- ▪Current flows in the Yamuna are significantly below the required levels for maintaining water quality.
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Plan to divert Ganga water to Yamuna may be shelved over feasibility concernsOfficials said Delhi will now prioritise treated wastewater and internal flow-management projects to improve the Yamuna’s environmental flow.Updated on: May 23, 2026 7:53 AM ISTBy Paras SinghShare viaCopy link A proposal to divert 500 cusecs of water from the Ganga to the Yamuna, moved last year as part of the Centre-monitored project to rejuvenate the Yamuna, faces significant feasibility hurdles and will likely remain in cold storage, according to a senior Delhi government official.Centre's plan to divert Ganga water to Yamuna has hit a roadblock.
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