CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The project addresses the abatement of severe pollution of the River Yamuna by raising sewage treatment capacity, caused by rapid population growth, industrialization and urbanization in the towns of the river basin, which includes Delhi, the capital of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -It includes setting up sewage treatment plants at Rithala, Kondli and Okhla, and developing the Coronation Pillar STP, which accounts for a treatment capacity of 279 million gallons per day (MGD) or “30% of the total sewage generated in Delhi. The project has got integrated as a component of Namami Gange Mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under the Namami Gange programme, a total of 11 projects for treatment of 1268 MLD sewage have been taken up at a cost of Rs 2009 crore under Namami Gange Program by NMCG to conserve the River Yamuna. The major share of these projects are being borne by Central Government through Namami Gange Programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conclusion The Yamuna Action Plan is a holistic approach formulated to mitigate water pollution from major urban areas into River Yamuna. The plan however is not targeted at other polluting activities such as industry, agriculture and livestock breeding.