Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Delhi Approves Raw Water Plan for 50 MGD Dwarka WTP
Delhi is preparing to supply water to its new Dwarka Water Treatment Plant (WTP) by moving water from other places.
This will help the WTP give water to Dwarka and nearby areas, which often have shortages.
The plan won't affect current water supplies and will be done in steps to avoid problems.
Delhi government approves raw water distribution plan for Dwarka WTP
50 MGD Dwarka WTP to supply water to Dwarka and adjoining areas
228 tube wells to augment 22.8 MGD of raw water for the plant
WTP to improve water supply in Dwarka, Najafgarh, Palam, Dabri, and surrounding areas
Implementation to be rolled out in a phased manner without affecting existing supply
- Who
- Delhi government, Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
- What
- Approved raw water distribution plan for Dwarka Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
- When
- Nov 20 (PTI)
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To supply water to Dwarka and adjoining areas, improve water supply, reduce dependency on external sources
- Plant Capacity
- 50 MGD
- Areas to be supplied
- Dwarka, Najafgarh, Palam, Dabri, and surrounding areas
- Raw water augmentation
- 228 tube wells, 22.8 MGD
- Implementation
- Phased manner without affecting existing supply
Sources
Delhi govt approves plan to supply raw water to upcoming Dwarka WTP
Raw water redistribution plan finalised for new Dwarka WTP
Delhi govt approves plan to supply raw water to upcoming Dwarka WTP
50 MGD raw water per day to address scarcity woes: Govt clears plan to operationalise Dwarka WTP
