Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi’s MPD-2047 Targets 22 Drains in Yamuna Revival
Delhi has made a long-term plan to help clean and restore the Yamuna River.
The plan says all 22 major drains flowing into the river should be intercepted and treated.
Sewage treatment, wetlands and natural cleaning methods would be used.
Thirteen projects would restore about 1,700 hectares of floodplain.
Wetlands would help collect floodwater and recharge groundwater.
Forests, grasslands and riverbank plants would provide homes for animals and protect the river.
Building would not be allowed in the active floodplain, except for approved essential facilities.
The plan also suggests walking and cycling paths near the river.
Cameras and other monitoring would be used to prevent dumping and regulate activities at river ghats.
The proposed MPD-2047 would intercept and treat all 22 drains discharging into the Yamuna.
Treatment would use sewage treatment plants, constructed wetlands and bioremediation, while banning untreated waste discharges.
Thirteen ecological restoration projects would cover about 1,700 hectares of Yamuna floodplains.
The active floodplain would become a no-construction zone, with limited recreation and approved infrastructure allowed.
A 200-kilometre Ridge-Yamuna cycling network, including a 52-kilometre floodplain stretch, is proposed.
- Who
- The authorities responsible for implementing the proposed Master Plan for Delhi 2047.
- What
- A proposal to treat 22 drains, restore the Yamuna and its floodplains, regulate activities and expand connected green spaces.
- When
- The plan was unveiled on Thursday; the PTI report is dated August 20.
- Where
- Delhi, especially the 22-kilometre Yamuna stretch between Wazirabad Barrage and Okhla Barrage and its floodplains.
- Why
- To rejuvenate the Yamuna, restore wetlands and biodiversity, improve floodwater storage, support groundwater recharge and strengthen climate resilience.
- Drains targeted
- All 22 drains discharging into the Yamuna
- River restoration stretch
- 22 kilometres between Wazirabad Barrage and Okhla Barrage
- Restoration projects
- 13 projects covering approximately 1,700 hectares
- Treatment methods
- Sewage treatment, constructed wetlands and bioremediation
- Cycling network
- A 200-kilometre Ridge-Yamuna Park Connector, including 52 kilometres along the Yamuna floodplain
- Floodplain policy
- The active floodplain would be a no-construction zone, with recreation permitted and essential infrastructure requiring approval
- Proposed monitoring
- Manual security and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance to check illegal dumping and other activities
