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Delhi's New Chandrawal Water Plant to Boost Supply for 11% of City by 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a new 105 million gallons per day water treatment plant at Chandrawal, with commissioning targeted for 2026. The Rs 599 crore project, which was stalled for years leading to major cost escalation, aims to cover approximately 11% of Delhi's population. It will strengthen supply in nine densely populated assembly constituencies, including Model Town and Chandni Chowk, which have faced water pressure and availability issues. The project includes infrastructure upgrades and aims to reduce non-revenue water from 30-45% to under 15% within three years.

Key Points: Delhi CM Announces New Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant for 2026

  • 105 MGD capacity plant
  • Rs 599 crore project cost
  • To serve 11% of Delhi's population
  • Aims to cut non-revenue water below 15%
  • Covers 9 key assembly constituencies
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New Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant to be commissioned in 2026: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a Rs 599 crore water treatment plant at Chandrawal to improve supply for 11% of Delhi's population by 2026.

"The commissioning of the Chandrawal water treatment plant would significantly strengthen Delhi's water supply infrastructure. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, February 2

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art 105 million gallons per day water treatment plant at Chandrawal, aimed at strengthening the city's water supply infrastructure. The project, estimated at Rs 599 crore, is expected to be commissioned in 2026.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, CM Gupta chaired a review meeting of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) at the Delhi Secretariat to assess preparedness ahead of the upcoming summer season.

The statement mentioned that the project remained stalled for several years, resulting in a sharp cost escalation of nearly Rs 400 crores, due to the repeated cancellations of tenders and non-compliance with the guidelines of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The Chandrawal water treatment plant project will cover around 11 per cent of Delhi's population and project aims to strengthen the water supply in Assembly constituencies including Model Town, Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Matia Mahal, Ballimaran, Karol Bagh, Patel Nagar, Rajinder Nagar and R.K. Puram as these densely poipulated areas have been facing major issues related to the supply and availability of pressure, mentioned the report.

The statement also highlighted that the project includes strengthening underground reservoirs (UGRs), installing water meters, preventing contamination, and establishing grievance redressal centres.

The target is to reduce non-revenue water from 30-45 per cent to below 15 per cent within three years. Maintenance of the replaced pipelines will be undertaken under a 12-year agreement at a separate cost, the report added.

While addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister stated that the commissioning of the Chandrawal water treatment plant would significantly strengthen Delhi's water supply infrastructure.

The project will cover an area of approximately 92 square kilometres, accounting for about 6.20 per cent of Delhi's total geographical area, CM Rekha Gupta said.

Upon completion, the project is expected to substantially reduce water leakage and technical losses, improve water quality, and ensure the availability of clean drinking water for residents, the statement noted.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
This is a much-needed project. The focus on reducing non-revenue water from 30-45% to below 15% is crucial. So much water is lost due to leaky pipes. The 12-year maintenance agreement sounds like a smart move for sustainability.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I'll believe it when I see it. Announcements are made every year before summer. The statement itself admits the project was stalled for years, causing massive cost overruns. Who is accountable for that? Taxpayers' money shouldn't be wasted like this.
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Sarah B
Installing water meters and grievance centres are excellent steps. Transparency and accountability in water distribution are long overdue. Hope the "state-of-the-art" plant also includes robust measures to prevent contamination, which is a major health concern.
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Vikram M
Covering 11% of Delhi's population is significant. Chandni Chowk and Sadar Bazar are old, congested areas with terrible infrastructure. If this plant can ensure consistent, clean water there, it will be a huge relief for lakhs of families. Fingers crossed!
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Kiran H
Good to see a long-term vision with the 12-year maintenance plan. Often projects are built and then neglected. The mention of JICA guidelines is interesting – hope international best practices are actually followed this time. Delhi needs permanent solutions, not temporary fixes.

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