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IN PHOTOS: Amit Shah urges unified action to clean Yamuna and upgrade Delhi’s sewage system

Updated On: 22 May, 2025 09:13 PM IST | Divya Nair

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a comprehensive approach to clean the Yamuna river, ensure clean drinking water for Delhi residents and upgrade the city’s sewage system. He was speaking during a meeting with Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and CR Paatil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and other senior officials on Thursday (Pics/PTI)

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Amit Shah with Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and CR Patil and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a meeting over the rejuvenation of the Yamuna river, in New Delhi. Pics/PTI
Amit Shah with Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and CR Patil and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a meeting over the rejuvenation of the Yamuna river, in New Delhi. Pics/PTI
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At a meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister, key issues such as cleaning the Yamuna River, upgrading Delhi’s sewage system, and providing clean drinking water were discussed. He also stressed on the importance of a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to tackle these challenges efficiently

At a meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister, key issues such as cleaning the Yamuna River, upgrading Delhi’s sewage system, and providing clean drinking water were discussed. He also stressed on the importance of a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to tackle these challenges efficiently

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives for the meeting

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives for the meeting

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In March, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta had unveiled a comprehensive plan worth Rs 1,500-crore to clean the Yamuna river and upgrade Delhi’s sewage infrastructure as part of a major river rejuvenation effort

In March, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta had unveiled a comprehensive plan worth Rs 1,500-crore to clean the Yamuna river and upgrade Delhi’s sewage infrastructure as part of a major river rejuvenation effort

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The plan includes building 40 decentralised sewage treatment plants (STPs), modernising existing ones, and investing in advanced equipment to manage waste and pollution 

The plan includes building 40 decentralised sewage treatment plants (STPs), modernising existing ones, and investing in advanced equipment to manage waste and pollution 

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Moreover to prevent untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna, the Delhi government plans to construct 40 decentralized sewage treatment plants (STPs) at a cost of Rs 500 crore

Moreover to prevent untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna, the Delhi government plans to construct 40 decentralized sewage treatment plants (STPs) at a cost of Rs 500 crore

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These plants will treat wastewater at its source before it reaches major drains, helping to reduce pollution in the river

These plants will treat wastewater at its source before it reaches major drains, helping to reduce pollution in the river

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