The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of projects worth ₹8,941 crore to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10 projects and initiated 33 others, including the installation of new sewage treatment plants (STPs) and household sewer connections. The initiative is part of a joint roadmap between the Centre and the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to make the river clean by May 2029. The release does not say when the specific projects take effect, but mentions a three-year action plan for household sewerage connections.
Key points
- Total project cost: ₹8,941 crore
- Target: Purify the Yamuna river before May 2029
- Scope: 10 projects inaugurated and 33 projects initiated
- Infrastructure: New and upgraded STPs and household sewer connections
- Waste management: 2.17 crore metric tonnes of garbage cleared in Delhi
When it applies
- inauguration and foundation-stone laying ceremony of Yamuna rejuvenation projects
- purification of the Yamuna
Who it affects
- residents of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh