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Yamuna Cleanup Breakthrough: How Delhi's Jahangirpuri Drain Holds Key

The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved a major Yamuna rejuvenation plan focusing on Delhi's pollution hotspots. Key measures include tapping untreated sewage from the Jahangirpuri drain and constructing new infrastructure for sewage conveyance. A massive youth awareness program will engage over 2.5 lakh students across Delhi-NCR schools to foster river conservation. The initiative comes amid political criticism of previous governments for failing to address Yamuna pollution despite available central funding.

Key Points: NMCG Approves Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan with Jahangirpuri Drain Project

  • NMCG approves tapping untreated sewage from Delhi's Jahangirpuri drain
  • Project includes new pumping stations and sewage conveyance infrastructure
  • Youth awareness program targets 2.5 lakh students across 200 schools
  • Coronation Pillar STP treated sewage to be safely conveyed to Yamuna
  • BJP government prioritizes Yamuna cleanup from Yamunotri to Prayagraj
  • Previous AAP government criticized for failing to utilize central funds
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Clean Yamuna: Experts discuss tapping untreated sewage from Delhi's Jahangirpuri drain

National Mission for Clean Ganga approves comprehensive Yamuna cleanup including untreated sewage tapping from Jahangirpuri drain and youth awareness programs across Delhi-NCR schools.

"The AAP government in Delhi did nothing to clean the river. Their CM announced that he would clean the river and take a dip in it. He did not keep his promise. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, Nov 17

The 67th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on Monday discussed rejuvenation of the Yamuna in Delhi through tapping of untreated sewage from the Jahangirpuri drain, an official said.

The experts also considered safe and efficient conveyance of treated sewage to the river and educational public outreach to school children, the official said.

The meeting, chaired by Director General Rajeev Kumar Mital, approved the conveyance of treated sewage from Coronation Pillar STP to the Yamuna, the official said in a statement.

The proposal aims to ensure the safe and efficient conveyance of treated sewage from the Coronation Pillar STP to the Yamuna, thereby improving the river's water quality and supporting the ongoing efforts of the Yamuna Action Plan, said the statement.

The project includes key components such as tapping of untreated sewage from the Jahangirpuri drain, construction of new pumping stations, laying of rising mains and RCC channels, creation of truss bridges for drain crossings, and conveyance infrastructure for treated effluent, it said.

Cleaning the polluted Yamuna is a key election promise of the BJP government in Delhi - an issue that was even highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while campaigning for the Assembly election in February.

The river, Delhi's lifeline, flows for 22 km through the urban areas of Delhi, from the Wazirabad Barrage to the Okhla Barrage. The total length of the river within the National Capital Territory of Delhi is about 52 km from its entry at Palla to its exit at Jaitpur.

Last month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 18 projects worth Rs 1,816 crore, including projects for sewage treatment to prevent pollution.

HM Shah announced that PM Modi has given top priority to cleaning the Yamuna, and within seven months of the BJP coming to power in Delhi plan to clean the Yamuna from Yamunotri to Prayagraj has been prepared.

Slamming the previous AAP government for not fighting pollution in the river, HM Shah said, "The AAP government in Delhi did nothing to clean the river. Their CM announced that he would clean the river and take a dip in it. He did not keep his promise."

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hit out at the previous Delhi government of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for not making the most of the assistance of Rs 2,000 crore offered by the Centre for cleaning the Yamuna.

She slammed the failure of the previous government to utilise the funds offered for the purpose by PM Modi and HM Shah.

The EC approved the 'Youth for Ganga, Youth for Yamuna' initiative amounting to Rs 39.37 lakh, aiming to sensitise over 2.5 lakh youth across at least 200 schools in Delhi-NCR, fostering awareness and responsibility towards river conservation.

The programme envisions the formation of River Youth Clubs, encourages positive behavioural changes among youth regarding water usage, and enhances Namami Gange outreach.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on educational outreach for school children. We need to teach the next generation to value our rivers. The Youth for Ganga initiative sounds promising! 🌊
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David E
While the project sounds comprehensive, I hope there's proper monitoring and accountability. Previous governments have made similar promises about Yamuna cleaning with limited results. The proof will be in the implementation.
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Ananya R
As someone who lives near Yamuna, I've seen the terrible condition firsthand. The stench during summer is unbearable. Hope this brings real change and not just political statements. 🤞
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Sarah B
The technical details about pumping stations and RCC channels show they're thinking about practical solutions. But cleaning Yamuna needs continuous effort, not just one-time projects.
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Vikram M
Yamuna is our mother river. It's sad to see the political blame game continues even when discussing such an important environmental issue. Can't all parties work together for this national cause?
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Kavya N
The River Youth Clubs initiative is brilliant! Getting children involved from young age will create lasting change. Hope they include practical activities like river clean-up drives. 💧

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