Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi to build 15 new DSTPs to clean Yamuna
The Delhi government has approved the construction of 15 new sewage treatment plants to clean the Yamuna river.
Currently, Delhi produces about 1,000 million gallons of sewage per day, but only 814 million gallons can be treated.
The new plants will increase the treatment capacity to 1,041 million gallons by 2028.
This project, costing around Rs 2,000 crore, will benefit about 20 lakh people.
Additionally, the government is improving sludge management and treating the Delhi Gate Drain to reduce pollution.
Delhi government approves 15 new DSTPs to increase sewage treatment capacity.
Current sewage generation is 1,000 MGD, with a treatment capacity of 814 MGD.
Target treatment capacity is 1,041 MGD by 2028.
Project cost is Rs 2,000 crore, benefiting 20 lakh people.
Additional initiatives include sludge management and Delhi Gate Drain treatment.
- Who
- Delhi government, Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
- What
- Approval of 15 new decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs)
- When
- July 29, 2023
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To increase sewage treatment capacity and clean the Yamuna river
Infrastructure Development
Environmental Concerns
Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure Development
The Delhi government is investing heavily in infrastructure to increase sewage treatment capacity, which is crucial for cleaning the Yamuna river.
Environmental Concerns
While infrastructure is important, some environmentalists argue that more focus should be on reducing pollution at the source and implementing stricter regulations.
- Current Sewage Generation
- 1,000 MGD
- Current Treatment Capacity
- 814 MGD
- Target Treatment Capacity
- 1,041 MGD
- Number of New DSTPs
- 15
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 2,000 crore
- Completion Target
- 2028
- Beneficiaries
- 20 lakh people