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30 July 2026

Yamuna rejuvenation and Delhi infrastructure

The topic provides concrete examples of urban infrastructure and water management policies that serve as useful case studies for questions on sustainable urban development and resource management.

1 min read Day 3 of 7 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi Jal Board (DJB) approved ₹4,500 crore for Yamuna rejuvenation projects.
  • Key infrastructure components: 15 new decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs), expansion of sewer networks, and upgradation of existing STPs.
  • Sewage treatment capacity target: Increasing from current 749 MGD to 1,041 MGD.
  • Total planned DSTPs for Delhi: 28 (13 previously approved + 15 newly awarded).
  • Wazirabad pondage restoration project approved to increase raw water storage capacity from one day to two-three days.
  • Installation of 250 water ATMs planned at a cost of ₹58 crore.
  • Union government directive: Target to reach 1,500 MGD sewage treatment capacity by 2028.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 7 in Yamuna River Rejuvenation and Pollution Control Initiatives, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) in addressing urban water pollution and improving the ecological health of river systems in metropolitan cities. 150 words
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  2. Urban water management in India faces a dual challenge of inadequate sewage treatment capacity and declining raw water storage. In light of recent infrastructure initiatives, evaluate the role of integrated water management strategies in ensuring sustainable urban development. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary objective of the decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) being implemented by the Delhi Jal Board?

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