Delhi Relaunches Yamuna Sewer Project: 25 KM Pipeline to Clean River, Benefit 3 Lakh People

• The Delhi government has restarted a long-stalled sewer project in the Okhla Drainage Zone to clean the Yamuna River.
• A 25-kilometer underground sewer line will be laid across 11 unauthorized colonies in Deoli and Ambedkar Nagar, benefiting approximately 3 lakh people.
• The project, costing Rs 31.31 crore, aims to prevent domestic sewage from flowing into open drains and polluting the Yamuna.
• Approved in 2018 but stalled, the project is now targeted for completion in a mission mode within 9 months.
• Minister Parvesh emphasized the project's importance for public health, sanitation, and reducing pollution in the Yamuna.

Why It Matters: Delhi restarts a crucial sewer project in Okhla to lay 25 KM pipeline, cleaning Yamuna and benefiting 3 lakh residents.