The Impressive TimesNew Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Centre and Delhi Government are working together in an unprecedented manner for the cleanliness and revival of Maa Yamuna. She informed that today Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation for several significant water and sewerage projects costing ₹1,816 crore, which represent a historic step towards the revival of the Yamuna and strengthening Delhi’s water infrastructure.
The Chief Minister said that Home Minister Amit Shah is continuously working to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Viksit and Surakshit Bharat” and has personally supported every aspect of Delhi’s development. With the backing of the central government, 19 water and sewerage projects are being initiated in Delhi, including eight modern sewage treatment plants (STPs), underground drinking water reservoirs, and sewer line installations.
She explained that eight STPs are being constructed at a cost of ₹1,400 crore, underground reservoirs at ₹99 crore, and sewer lines and house connections at ₹300 crore. These projects will prevent the flow of polluted water into the Yamuna and provide Delhi residents with clean drinking water and improved sewerage facilities. She noted that previous governments had made only announcements regarding the cleanliness of the Yamuna, but never undertook concrete action. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the central government has prepared a systematic action plan for cleaning the Yamuna, which includes constructing STPs on 22 major and 200 minor drains. The sources of pollution are being identified and addressed through tapping, silt surveys, and drone surveys of these drains.
The Chief Minister added that under the Amrit and Amrit-2 schemes, the central government has provided nearly ₹2,000 crore to the Delhi Government. The Delhi Government has also allocated sufficient funds from its own budget for the Yamuna’s cleanliness. She emphasised that this campaign is not merely an environmental initiative, but a symbol of the faith, culture, and duty of Delhi’s residents.
She further announced that this year, the Delhi Government will organise a grand Chhath festival on the banks of the Yamuna, providing the city’s Purvanchali community the opportunity to express their devotion at the sacred ghats of Maa Yamuna. The Chief Minister stated that, with the support of the Centre, the Delhi Government is committed to delivering clean water, a robust sewerage network, and a pollution-free environment to every resident of the capital. She concluded, “Maa Yamuna is a symbol of our faith and existence. Keeping her pure, flowing, and vibrant is our shared responsibility. This is not merely a campaign for cleanliness, but an initiative of service and resolve.”
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