Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has rolled out an ambitious four-pronged strategy to clean the Yamuna, setting a three-year target for restoring the polluted river. Cleaning operations have already begun, with
trash skimmers
, weed harvesters, and dredge utility crafts deployed to remove waste, his office said on Sunday.
What’s the plan?
The LG’s office outlined a step-by-step approach to tackle the crisis:
1) Clearing the riverbed – Removing trash, garbage, and silt from the Yamuna’s stream.
2) Draining the drains – Simultaneous cleanup of major drains, including Najafgarh and Supplementary Drains.
3) Fixing
sewage treatment plants
(STPs) – Monitoring existing STPs daily for capacity and efficiency.
4) Scaling up treatment – Constructing new STPs and DSTPs to handle the shortfall of 400 MGD sewage treatment.
The plan requires coordination between multiple agencies, including the
DJB
, MCD, DDA, PWD, and the Environment Department, with weekly top-level monitoring.
The
Delhi Pollution Control Committee
(DPCC) has also been tasked with cracking down on industrial units releasing untreated effluents into drains.
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