Date: 2025-05-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, holds meeting on the cleaning of Yamuna, drinking water, and sewage system in Delhi, directs to work with a holistic approach
A high-level meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was convened to address the cleaning of the Yamuna River, drinking water supply, and sewage systems in Delhi. Key directives included developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to ensure quality and maintenance standards, with the SOP to be shared nationally. Plans for water and drainage infrastructure should be developed with a 20-year outlook. The Delhi Jal Board's role was emphasized, with a call to fill vacant positions and strengthen water distribution to prevent leakage. The use of world-class technology for desilting drains was also highlighted. The meeting included participation from Union Ministers, the Delhi Chief Minister, and senior officials from both central and Delhi governments.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Home Affairs: Indian government ministry responsible for internal security and other matters.
Union Home Minister: The minister in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs, currently Shri Amit Shah.
Minister of Cooperation: A ministerial portfolio, also held by Shri Amit Shah.
Shri Amit Shah: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation.
Yamuna: A major river in India that flows through Delhi; focus of cleaning efforts.
Delhi: A city and union territory in India, the location of the Yamuna River and subject of water and sewage system improvements.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: Indian government ministry responsible for water resources.
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure for Sewage Treatment Plants.
Sewage Treatment Plants: Facilities for treating sewage water (STPs).
Delhi Jal Board: The water board of Delhi, responsible for water supply and sewage management.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi office.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the high-level meeting took place.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister: A ministerial position in the Indian government; currently Shri Manohar Lal.
Shri Manohar Lal: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister.
Shri C.R. Patil: The Union Jal Shakti Minister.
Union Jal Shakti Minister: A minister in the Indian government.
Smt. Rekha Gupta: The Delhi Chief Minister.
Delhi Chief Minister: The chief minister of Delhi.
Union Home Secretary: A top official in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Secretaries of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: Top officials in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Secretaries of the Ministry of Jal Shakti: Top officials in the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Delhis Chief Secretary: The chief secretary of Delhi.
Modi government: The current Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
STPs: Abbreviation for Sewage Treatment Plants
RKVVPRPS Release ID: 2130581: Release ID for the Press Information Bureau.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah, holds meeting on the cleaning of
Yamuna, drinking water, and sewage system in
Delhi, directs to work with a holistic approach
The Yamuna is not just a river, but also a symbol of
faith for us, which is why its cleanliness is a priority
for the Modi government
Ministry of Jal Shakti should create an SOP for all
Sewage Treatment Plants that establishes standards
for their quality, maintenance, and discharge; SOP
should also be shared with all other states
Any plan we make regarding Yamuna, drinking
water, and drainage in Delhi should be made with the
next 20 years in mind
Delhi Jal Board plays an important role in the
cleaning of Yamuna, it is necessary to strengthen it,
vacant posts in Delhi Jal Board should be filled
immediately
For water supply in Delhi, the Jal Board should
strengthen the water distribution structure along with
preventing leakage in the pipelinesPosted On: 22 MAY 2025 6:20PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, in a high-level meeting in New Delhi
today, directed to adopt a holistic approach to clean the Yamuna River, ensure drinking water supply, and
improve sewage systems in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister
Shri Manohar Lal, Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, Union
Home Secretary, Secretaries of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi’s
Chief Secretary, and several senior officials from the Central and Delhi Governments.
Addressing the meeting, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that the Yamuna is not
just a river but also a symbol of faith, making its cleanliness a priority for the Modi government. Shri Shah
said that the Ministry of Jal Shakti should develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Sewage
Treatment Plants (STPs), establishing standards for their quality, maintenance, and discharge. He emphasized
that this SOP should also be shared with other states.
Shri Amit Shah stressed that plans for the Yamuna, drinking water, and drainage in Delhi should be made
with a 20-year vision. He highlighted the crucial role of the Delhi Jal Board in cleaning the Yamuna and
emphasized the need to strengthen it, directing immediate filling of vacant posts in the Board.Union Home Minister underscored the need to enhance Delhi’s water distribution efficiency, stating that
effective water management is essential to ensure drinking water supply across the city. He said, for water
supply in Delhi, the Jal Board should strengthen the water distribution structure along with preventing leakage
in the pipelines. Shri Shah also emphasized the use of world-class technology for desilting drains.
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