New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is main the Delhi Government in mission mode to rejuvenate the Yamuna River and clear the Najafgarh Drain.
As a part of these efforts, the Chief Minister has authorized a collection of formidable tasks price over 1,000 crore to strengthen Delhi’s water administration, sewage therapy and water provide methods as per a launch. She mentioned that the federal government’s precedence is to supply higher amenities to each citizen and remodel Delhi right into a clear, inexperienced and water-secure capital.
The Chief Minister mentioned that approval has been granted for the set up of 12 new Decentralised Sewage Treatment Plants (DSTPs) within the Najafgarh area. These crops, to be developed beneath the Central Government’s AMRUT scheme at an estimated price of round 860 crore, could have a mixed therapy capability of 46.5 MGD. A 17 MGD DSTP might be arrange at Mitraon.
In addition, 4 DSTPs might be established at Kair, Kanganheri, Kakrola and Dichaon Kalan, three DSTPs at Galibpur, Sarangpur and Shikarpur, and 4 DSTPs at Hasanpur, Jaffarpur, Kazipur and Khera Dabar. These tasks will profit greater than 121 unauthorised colonies, 35 villages and practically seven lakh folks. They may also stop untreated sewage from getting into the Najafgarh Drain, thereby supporting Yamuna rejuvenation and environmental safety.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta additional introduced that Phase I of the Keshopur Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) might be upgraded and its capability expanded from 12 MGD to 18 MGD.
The venture, estimated to price round 122 crore, will make sure that the standard of handled water meets the newest prescribed requirements. She mentioned the venture may also embody an 11-year operation and upkeep (O&M) part. This is predicted to advertise using recycled water and strengthen water conservation efforts.
The Chief Minister mentioned that, with a view to bettering groundwater ranges and strengthening water safety, the federal government has determined to advertise rainwater harvesting. The Delhi Jal Board will undertake the development of recent rainwater harvesting buildings and the restoration of current ones on behalf of assorted departments. To guarantee efficient implementation of this initiative, 4 groundwater consultants and ten rainwater harvesting social mobilisers may also be appointed.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta mentioned {that a} main trunk sewer line from Amichand Chowk to the Old Kalyanpuri Sewage Pumping Station within the Trilokpuri Assembly constituency might be rehabilitated at a value of practically 57 crore. The sewer line is greater than 40 years previous and has witnessed a number of cave-ins and technical points in recent times. Upon completion of the venture, the realm’s sewerage system is predicted to grow to be safer, extra dependable and more practical.
In addition, a brand new Underground Reservoir (UGR) with a capability of 0.72 MGD, together with a Booster Pumping Station, might be established in Rohtas Nagar within the Shahdara Assembly constituency. The venture, estimated to price round 27 crore, will strengthen the native water provide system.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta mentioned that the Delhi Government’s precedence is to make sure that each accessible useful resource within the capital is utilised for public welfare and growth.
She expressed confidence that, beneath the steerage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, Delhi will set an exemplary benchmark for the nation within the fields of water administration, sewage therapy, rainwater harvesting and Yamuna rejuvenation. Congratulating Delhi Jal Board officers, engineers, subject workers and public representatives for these necessary tasks and selections, she mentioned the initiatives would immediately profit lakhs of residents and supply recent impetus to the resolve of creating Delhi a clear, inexperienced and water-secure capital. (ANI)