HM Shah reviews Yamuna cleaning, reiterates PM Modi's promise to revive river

IANS May 22, 2025 237 views

Home Minister Amit Shah has outlined an ambitious plan to revive the Yamuna River, emphasizing a holistic approach to water management. The comprehensive strategy includes installing 32 water quality monitoring stations and developing a 20-year vision for Delhi's water infrastructure. Shah stressed the importance of strengthening the Delhi Jal Board and using world-class technology for drain desilting. The initiative reflects Prime Minister Modi's commitment to environmental restoration and urban development.

"The Yamuna is not just a river but also a symbol of faith for us" - Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 22: The Yamuna is not just a river but also a symbol of faith for us and that is why its cleanliness is a priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday after reviewing progress on installing 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations.

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HM Shah directs 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations

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Comprehensive plan to improve sewage systems and drinking water supply

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Delhi Jal Board to be strengthened with immediate staff recruitment

Chairing a high-level meeting, HM Shah directed a holistic approach to clean the Yamuna, ensure drinking water supply, and improve sewage systems in Delhi.

An official source said that 10 water quality monitoring stations shall be set up on the Yamuna while the remaining 22 stations shall monitor the water quality in major drains falling into the river.

The water monitoring station sites for the river will include Okhla Barrage, ITO Bridge, Palla, ISBT Bridge and Nizamuddin Bridge.

The meeting chaired by HM Shah was attended by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Home Secretary, Secretaries of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi’s Chief Secretary, and several senior officials from the Central and Delhi governments.

HM Shah said that the Ministry of Jal Shakti should develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), establishing standards for their quality, maintenance, and discharge. He emphasised that this SOP should also be shared with other states.

He stressed that plans for the Yamuna, drinking water, and drainage in Delhi should be made with a 20-year vision.

He highlighted the crucial role of the Delhi Jal Board in cleaning the Yamuna and emphasised the need to strengthen it, directing the immediate filling of vacant posts in the Board.

The Home Minister underscored the need to enhance Delhi's water distribution efficiency, stating that effective water management is essential to ensure drinking water supply across the city.

He said, for water supply in Delhi, the Jal Board should strengthen the water distribution structure along with preventing leakage in the pipelines.

HM Shah also emphasised the use of world-class technology for desilting drains.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally some concrete action on Yamuna cleaning! For years we've seen announcements but no results. The 20-year vision is much needed - we can't keep doing patchwork solutions. Hope they involve local communities too 🙏 #CleanYamuna
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Priya M.
Monitoring stations are good, but what about stopping pollution at source? Industries still dump waste illegally at night. Need stricter enforcement and heavy fines! Yamuna is our lifeline, not a drainage channel 😠
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Amit S.
Good to see Centre and Delhi govt working together on this. Yamuna cleaning shouldn't be politicized - it's about our future generations. The tech focus is promising, but hope they also revive traditional water management systems.
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Sunita R.
As someone who grew up near Yamuna, this gives me hope! But implementation is key - remember the Ganga Action Plan? We need regular public updates on progress, not just announcements. When will we see actual clean water?
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the initiative, why only now? Yamuna has been polluted for decades. Also, 32 stations seem insufficient for a river of this importance. We need more transparency in fund allocation and project timelines.
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Neha T.
Yamuna is indeed sacred, but cleaning can't just be symbolic. Need behavioral change - stop throwing religious offerings in plastic! The 20-year plan should include massive public awareness campaigns. Jai Yamuna Maiya! 🌊

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