PM Modi chaired a high-level conference to discuss measures for cleaning the Yamuna River and enhancing Delhi’s water supply. The meeting, held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The PM reviewed agency-specific action plans for the river’s cleanup, which included short-term, medium-term, and long-term operations such as sewage management, industrial waste disposal, and wastewater treatment deficiencies.
The PM underlined the importance of adopting advanced technologies to collect real-time data for monitoring sewage treatment plants and assessing drain flows. This information would be critical for planning future infrastructure developments and ensuring the efficacy of current systems. The panel also highlighted the need for interceptor sewers for the Najafgarh and Shahdara drains, a project that began in 2010 but has yet to be completely operational.
Furthermore, the Delhi government was advised to build a new pipeline at the Coronation Pillar STP in Jahangirpuri to divert treated water into the Yamuna, avoiding the Jahangirpuri drain. The PM emphasised the urgent need to upgrade Delhi’s water supply and eliminate leakage. A new Urban River Management Plan will be incorporated into the city’s master plan.
