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Clean Ganga Mission Adds 538 MLD Sewage Treatment Capacity in 2025-26

The National Mission for Clean Ganga significantly boosted sewage treatment infrastructure along the Ganga and its tributaries in the 2025-26 period. A total of 538.03 million liters per day (MLD) of treatment capacity was added through 18 projects across five basin states. Uttar Pradesh led the progress with major projects in cities like Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Moradabad. The mission also launched the Ganga Pulse Public Portal for real-time monitoring and transparency of STP operations.

Key Points: Ganga Cleanup: 538 MLD Sewage Treatment Added in 2025-26

  • 538 MLD added in 2025-26
  • 28 STPs completed across 5 states
  • Nearly Rs 4,700 crore investment
  • Uttar Pradesh key contributor
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Clean Ganga mission adds 538.03 MLD treatment capacity in 2025-26​

NMCG adds 538 MLD treatment capacity via 18 projects across 5 states, completing 28 STPs with an investment of nearly Rs 4,700 crore.

"The achievements during the year reflect a focused and sustained effort toward enhancing treatment capacity - Jal Shakti Ministry"

New Delhi, April 21

The National Mission for Clean Ganga added a cumulative treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD along the Ganga and its tributaries during 2025-26, said a Jal Shakti Ministry statement on Tuesday.​

The treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD was added through 18 projects across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, it said.​

As many as 28 sewage treatment plants (STPs) were completed during the year, marking a significant increase compared to 22 STPs completed in the previous year, said the report.​

These projects represent a substantial investment of nearly Rs 4,700 crore, underscoring continued efforts to strengthen sewage treatment infrastructure and reduce pollution in the Ganga basin, it said.​

"The achievements during the year reflect a focused and sustained effort toward enhancing treatment capacity, completing key projects, and addressing critical pollution hotspots across multiple states," said a statement.​

Uttar Pradesh emerged as a key contributor to these achievements, with multiple projects implemented across Moradabad, Shuklaganj, Varanasi, Vrindavan, Prayagraj, and Agra, significantly strengthening sewage treatment infrastructure in the state.​

Among these, the project in Varanasi, focused on the Assi-BHU area, added the highest capacity of 55 MLD. In Prayagraj, a major initiative involving the interception and diversion of 13 drains, along with the augmentation of the Salori STP, created an additional 43 MLD of capacity at a sanctioned cost of Rs 331.75 crore, said the statement.​

Moradabad also witnessed substantial progress with pollution abatement works for the Ramganga, contributing 25 MLD capacity, while Shuklaganj in Kanpur added 5 MLD through interception, diversion, and sewage treatment works, it said.​

A Ganga Pulse Public Portal has been developed by NMCG to strengthen the monitoring framework for STP infrastructure, ensuring transparency and accountability. The digital system is a monitoring platform that displays real-time data from STPs across the five Ganga basin states - Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, the statement said.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Nearly 4700 crore is a huge investment. While the numbers look good on paper, the real test is on the ground. I hope the STPs are maintained properly and don't become white elephants in a few years. The public portal is a good idea if the data is accurate.
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Ananya R
As someone from Kanpur, I'm glad to see Shuklaganj mentioned. The pollution in the Ganga near our industrial areas is severe. 5 MLD might seem small, but every drop of cleaner water counts. Hope they keep the momentum going for all tributaries like the Ramganga too.
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David E
Visiting Varanasi last year, the pollution was visibly concerning. Hearing about a 55 MLD plant specifically for the Assi-BHU area is promising. Clean water is a global issue, and it's good to see India tackling it for such an iconic river. The digital monitoring is very modern.
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Suresh O
Good work, but the scale of the problem is massive. 538 MLD is a start, but we need this pace to continue for years. Public awareness is equally important - people still throw religious offerings and waste directly into the river. Infrastructure alone won't solve it.
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Kavya N
Finally some positive news! My family is from Uttarakhand, and the Ganga's purity at the source is sacred. It's heartbreaking to see it deteriorate downstream. Projects across all basin states are crucial. Hope the "Ganga Pulse" portal is made user-friendly for common people to check.

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