Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 43 Delhi Jal Board infrastructure overhaul projects worth ₹8,941.22 crore on Thursday, October 22. The Delhi water supply projects aim to clean the Yamuna ghats, collect every drop of sewage, treat it, and reuse it across the Capital.
Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh stated that ten projects worth ₹2,827.11 crore will be inaugurated, while foundation stones will be laid for 33 others. The announcement follows a day after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led the “Chalo Yamuna” campaign, which saw participation from over 35,000 people across 70 locations along the river banks.
“Cleaning the ghats shows our intent. Stopping sewage from reaching the river is the permanent solution,” the Delhi Water Minister said regarding the initiatives.
Key Points Of The Delhi Water Supply Projects
- Amit Shah will launch 43 Delhi Jal Board projects valued at ₹8,941.22 crore on Thursday, October 22.
- Ten projects worth ₹2,827.11 crore will be inaugurated and foundation stones laid for 33 others.
- A new 124 million gallons per day sewage treatment plant at Okhla is set up at an estimated cost of ₹1,161 crore.
- Eight existing sewage treatment plants will be upgraded at a cost of ₹1,041 crore to increase treatment capacity.
Major Sewage Treatment And Water Infrastructure Plants
Among the major infrastructure developments set to be unveiled by Amit Shah is a new 124 million gallons per day sewage treatment plant at Okhla, built at an estimated cost of ₹1,161 crore. Additionally, eight existing sewage treatment plants will be upgraded at a cost of ₹1,041 crore. This upgrade will increase their combined treatment capacity from 78.2 million gallons per day to 140.8 million gallons per day, benefiting an estimated 78.5 lakh people.
The overhaul also includes 29 decentralised sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping stations in Outer Delhi, launched at a cost of ₹3,113.67 crore. These facilities are expected to cover 358 unauthorised colonies and 113 villages with a combined population of around 36.29 lakh. Furthermore, a 1,034-kilometre sewer network valued at ₹1,691 crore will be unveiled to benefit 25.82 lakh people, alongside a 4.5-kilometre trunk drain at Mundka costing ₹225.02 crore.
Water infrastructure improvements also feature a new 477 million litres per day water treatment plant at Chandrawal, costing ₹298.3 crore. This plant will replace existing facilities built in 1935 and 1955, serving around 22 lakh residents.
Chalo Yamuna Campaign And Waste Removal Drive
The infrastructure push follows the “Chalo Yamuna” campaign conducted simultaneously on Sunday at 70 locations stretching from Soor Ghat near Wazirabad and Signature Bridge to Yamuna Bazar, ITO, Nizamuddin, Sarai Kale Khan, and Chilla. According to the Delhi Water Minister, around 76,755 kilograms of municipal solid waste were removed during the drive involving multiple government departments, students, resident welfare associations, and non-governmental organisations.
Participants in the cleanliness drive included 20,000 citizens, families, and resident welfare association members, 10,500 Bharatiya Janata Party workers, 2,500 students from more than 25 Delhi University colleges, and 2,000 non-governmental organisation volunteers. Government departments involved included the Irrigation and Flood Control department, Public Works department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, Delhi Police, and Delhi Disaster Management Authority. Authorities deployed 26 JCB machines, 19 tractor-trolleys, 24 boats, seven weed harvesters, trash skimmers, and 269 Public Works Department maintenance vans.
The minister noted that around seven tonnes of waste were removed from Usmanpur village alone, while more than 5.6 tonnes were collected from Sonia Vihar. He also thanked 227 sanitation workers and machine operators. “For years, no minister or Chief Minister of the previous government ever stepped onto a Yamuna ghat to clean it. Yamuna’s cleaning stayed in files and speeches. Yesterday, the government and the people stood in the river together,” he stated.
As part of ongoing engagement, the minister announced a “Birthday with Yamuna” initiative, under which huts will be built along the riverbank for people to celebrate their birthdays. He stated that he would celebrate his birthday on November 7 under the initiative and appealed to Delhi residents to mark their special occasions there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Delhi water supply projects being launched by Amit Shah?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 43 Delhi Jal Board infrastructure projects worth ₹8,941.22 crore on Thursday, October 22. The Delhi water supply projects include new sewage treatment plants, upgraded treatment facilities, decentralised sewage plants, sewer networks, and a new water treatment plant at Chandrawal.
What was the Chalo Yamuna campaign in Delhi?
The Chalo Yamuna campaign was a cleanliness drive conducted simultaneously at 70 locations along the river banks on Sunday, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh. More than 35,000 participants removed around 76,755 kilograms of municipal solid waste involving multiple government departments, citizens, and student volunteers.
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