NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several major projects worth over `1,816 crore on Thursday, aimed at eliminating pollution from the Yamuna river.
These include schemes related to clean water supply as well as special projects designed to rejuvenate and purify the Yamuna.
The Delhi government said the initiative will help restore the ancient river to its former glory. “Restoring the Yamuna to its natural purity is among the Delhi government’s foremost priorities, with the central government extending full cooperation in this mission,” the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
The Chief Minister informed that these special projects focus on long-standing issues of water and sewerage, which have been key contributors to the river’s pollution. The plans include the construction and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) and sewer lines.
In addition, booster pumping stations are being established to ensure the efficient distribution of clean drinking water to distant localities. She said these projects will provide a strong impetus to the Yamuna clean-up campaign and form an integral part of a comprehensive effort to make the river pollution-free.
To prevent untreated sewage from entering the river, 22 major drains across the capital are being equipped with STPs. Treated water from these plants will flow into the Yamuna, significantly reducing pollution levels. This marks the beginning of a long-awaited transformation that aims to restore the river’s purity for generations to come.
Chief Minister reaffirmed that rejuvenation and cleanliness of the Yamuna are among her government’s highest 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. The CM emphasised that the Delhi Government is determined to make the Yamuna pollution-free, clean, and revitalised.
She added that cleaning the Yamuna was a key promise in the government’s election manifesto, and now the time has come to turn that pledge into reality. The schemes are being implemented in phases to not only control pollution but also bring about a historic improvement in water quality. Gupta also appealed to citizens to actively participate in keeping Yamuna clean. “Only through the collective efforts of the government, the people, and society can this sacred river regain its historic glory and pristine form,” she said.
