India commissioned seven major sewage infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi during the second half of the fiscal year 2024–25 under the Namami Gange Mission 2.0, bringing the total treatment capacity under the program to 3,722 million liters per day, the government said on Friday.
The new projects — costing ₹1,772 crore ($212 million) — include sewage treatment plants and interception and diversion networks designed to prevent untreated wastewater from entering rivers, notably the Ganga and Yamuna.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti said completing these projects brings the total number of STPs commissioned under the program to 157, marking a key milestone in the government’s push for cleaner rivers and improved urban sanitation.
Key Installations in Uttar Pradesh
Among the newly inaugurated facilities is a 47.7 MLD STP in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of ₹261 crore.
In Ayodhya, a 33 MLD STP was commissioned for ₹222 crore to improve the quality of the Saryu River.
Another plant with a capacity of 32.5 MLD was completed in Muzaffarnagar to support the rejuvenation of the Kali West and Hindon rivers. These projects were implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model.
Bihar Projects Target Pollution Control
The ministry launched three STPs in Bihar, including 10MLD capacity in Bakhtiyarpur, 7MLD in Fatuha and 6MLD in Phulwari Sharif, at a combined cost of over ₹166 crore.
The projects, developed under the Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model, aim to address persistent pollution challenges and improve regional wastewater infrastructure.
Delhi Hosts Asia’s Largest STP
Delhi saw the commissioning of Asia’s largest STP with a capacity of 564 MLD and costing ₹666 crore. Built using anaerobic-anoxic-oxic, or A2O technology, and in compliance with National Green Tribunal norms, the facility is expected to reduce pollution in the Yamuna River significantly. The plant was developed under the DBOT model as well.
15 Projects Completed in FY 2024–25
These seven projects follow the earlier completion of eight other sewage infrastructure developments in the first half of FY 2024–25, including projects in Patna-Danapur, Lucknow, and Mirzapur. In total, 15 projects were completed this fiscal year with a combined investment of ₹3,184 crore.
The Namami Gange Mission, launched in 2014, is a flagship initiative by the Indian government to restore and protect the Ganga and its tributaries through pollution abatement, ecological restoration, and community engagement. The latest developments mark a substantial step toward sustainable river rejuvenation and enhanced urban sanitation infrastructure.
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