Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Delhi Seeks Extra Water from UP, Offers Treated Water
Delhi is running short on water and is asking the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh for help.
Delhi produces about 990 to 1,000 million gallons of water each day, but needs much more.
They want to get extra water from the Upper Ganga Canal.
In exchange, Delhi is offering treated water to UP.
This treated water could be used for things like watering parks and growing crops.
No decisions have been made yet, as the two governments are still talking about the plan.
Delhi is also updating its water systems to improve supply.
Delhi's water production increased from 927 MGD to 990-1,000 MGD.
Delhi's water demand is about 1,290 MGD.
Delhi requested 50 MGD of raw water from UP.
Delhi offered 100 MGD of treated water in return.
Delhi is updating water infrastructure with a new water policy.
- Who
- Delhi Jal Board and Uttar Pradesh government
- What
- Delhi requesting additional Ganga water from UP
- When
- As of Tuesday, talks are ongoing
- Where
- Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To increase Delhi's water production and bridge the supply gap.
- Request
- Delhi to UP for raw water
- Offer
- Delhi offering treated water to UP
- Delhi's Current Production
- 990-1,000 MGD
- Delhi's Water Demand
- 1,290 MGD
- Water Source
- Upper Ganga Canal
- Treated Water Usage
- Horticulture and agriculture