Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi today reviewed the ongoing Yamuna River clean-up efforts, highlighting significant improvements in wastewater treatment, industrial compliance, and sewerage infrastructure across the state. The review meeting emphasised Haryana’s commitment to restoring the Yamuna River to a healthier and more sustainable condition.
Major Achievements in the Yamuna River Clean-Up
During the meeting, the Haryana Pollution Control Board reported that out of 1,632 MLD of wastewater flowing through the 11 major drains into the Yamuna, nearly 1,000 MLD is now being treated. This milestone demonstrates the state’s strong commitment to the Yamuna River clean-up initiative. Regular water quality monitoring is being carried out in all drains to ensure pollution levels continue to decline.
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To strengthen monitoring, Anurag Rastogi directed the formation of separate committees for each drain, with members from all concerned departments and the Divisional Commissioner as chairman. These committees will meet twice a month and submit progress reports to the Chairman of the Haryana Pollution Control Board.
Expansion of Sewage Treatment Capacity
Haryana has undertaken a major expansion of sewage treatment capacity within the Yamuna catchment. Currently, the state has 91 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 1,543 MLD, along with three STPs under construction (88 MLD), expected to be completed by March 2027. Nine additional STPs of 227 MLD are under upgradation, and nine new plants of 510 MLD capacity have been proposed.
Industrial wastewater management has also improved, with 17 Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) of 184.5 MLD operational, two undergoing upgradation, and eight new CETPs of 146 MLD proposed. Almost all major industries in the region are now connected to CETPs or have installed individual Effluent Treatment Plants, ensuring near-total compliance with environmental standards and supporting the Yamuna River clean-up effort.
Drain-Wise Action Plans
The meeting presented detailed drain-wise action plans showing steady progress across all major drains, including Dhanaura Escape, Drain No. 2, Drain No. 6, Mungeshpur Drain, KCB Drain, Drain No. 8, Leg I, Leg II, Leg III, Budhiya Nala, and Gaunchi Drain. Large-scale sewer tapping operations have been initiated to prevent untreated effluent from entering the Yamuna.
New STPs, such as the 77 MLD plant at Yamuna Nagar, the 60 MLD plant proposed at Rohtak, and the 100 MLD plant planned in Gurugram, are expected to further reduce pollution load. Upgradation work on major STPs in Rohtak, Faridabad, and Gurugram is progressing steadily, marking another milestone in the Yamuna River clean-up initiative.
Completion of Sewerage Network and Treated Water Reuse
Haryana has almost completed its sewerage network in 34 towns within the Yamuna catchment. Out of the proposed 1,632 km of sewer lines, 1,626.6 km have been laid, with the remaining 5.4 km in Faridabad scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026.
The state is also emphasising the reuse of treated wastewater. Three irrigation projects using treated water have been completed, with six more underway, helping reduce dependency on freshwater sources and further supporting the Yamuna River clean-up mission.
Strengthening Haryana’s Commitment
Through improved sewage treatment, industrial compliance, drain-wise planning, and wastewater reuse, Haryana is taking concrete steps toward rejuvenating the Yamuna River. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that the Yamuna River clean-up remains a top priority, aiming for sustainable and long-term improvements in water quality across the state.
The deployment of advanced infrastructure, rigorous monitoring, and focused planning demonstrates Haryana’s leadership in river conservation and highlights the critical role of coordinated state-level initiatives in achieving a cleaner Yamuna.