In a major push to restore the Yamuna and stop the flow of untreated sewage into the river, the Delhi Government on Wednesday rolled out a comprehensive, mission mode action plan that includes doubling sewage treatment capacity, drone surveillance of drains, sewer connectivity in unauthorised colonies and coordination with neighbouring states.

Chairing a review meeting, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed all departments concerned to work under fixed timelines to ensure that the Yamuna becomes clean and free flowing once again. Addressing officials, the Chief Minister said, “The Yamuna is not merely a river, but the lifeline of Delhi.” She added that the government is pursuing rejuvenation through “scientific planning, fixed timelines, and coordination with neighbouring states”.

The meeting reviewed the current status of sewage treatment, drain pollution, sewer line expansion, and silt management. It was attended by Minister for Irrigation and Flood Control Pravesh Sahib Singh and senior officials from concerns departments.

The Chief Minister announced that Delhi’s sewage treatment capacity would be expanded from the existing 814 million gallons per day (MGD) to 1,500 MGD, marking the city’s largest-ever sewage infrastructure mission for Yamuna rejuvenation.