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Delhi to install 250 water ATMs
The Delhi government has approved several projects to improve water supply and sewage treatment in the city.
They plan to install 250 water ATMs across Delhi at a cost of Rs 58 crore.
Additionally, they have approved projects to increase sewage treatment capacity by 103.5 MGD, treat the Najafgarh drain to clean the Yamuna river, revive the Wazirabad Pondage Area, and lay a main line from Munak to Haiderpur.
These projects aim to address the current water supply issues and improve the overall water management infrastructure in Delhi.
Delhi government plans to install 250 water ATMs across the city for Rs 58 crore.
15 decentralised sewage treatment plants worth Rs 2,000 crore approved.
In-situ treatment of Najafgarh drain approved for Rs 65 crore to clean Yamuna.
Revival and restoration of Wazirabad Pondage Area to enhance raw water storage.
Pre-feasibility study by IIT Roorkee approved for Munak to Haiderpur main line at Rs 7,240 crore.
- Who
- Delhi Jal Board, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh
- What
- Installation of 250 water ATMs and various water management projects
- Where
- Delhi
- When
- Approved on July 29
- Why
- To address water supply issues and improve sewage treatment capacity
Environmentalists
Government
Water Management
Environmentalists
Environmentalists argue that the focus should be on long-term sustainable solutions rather than short-term fixes like water ATMs.
Government
The government believes that water ATMs are a necessary immediate solution to address the current water supply issues.
Key facts
- Number of Water ATMs
- 250
- Cost of Water ATMs
- Rs 58 crore
- Increase in Sewage Treatment Capacity
- 103.5 MGD
- Cost of Najafgarh Drain Treatment
- Rs 65 crore
- Cost of Wazirabad Pondage Area Project
- Not specified
- Cost of Munak to Haiderpur Main Line
- Rs 7,240 crore
Quotes
Parvesh Sahib Singh
Water Minister of Delhi
“"We have approved a project worth Rs 65 crore for in-situ wastewater treatment of Najafgarh and Delhi Gate drain. The work will be given for three years, and the payment will be performance-based."”
theprint.in
“"We have approved the project in the board meeting; initially we will start with government schools."”
theprint.in
Sources
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