Question : Release of Sewage Water into Yamuna River

(a) the funds sanctioned and released for the development of river Yamuna in Delhi during the last three years;

(b) whether it is a fact that a large quantity of sewage water is released in the river Yamuna in Delhi and it is flowing like a drainage;

(c) if so, the quantum of untreated sewage water released into the river during the last three years;

(d) whether there is any plan to construct separate sewage line/drain all along the Yamuna river including construction of River Front in Delhi; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) For the development of river Yamuna, projects worth Rs. 1780.77 crore have been sanctioned during the last three years (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18). An amount of Rs.56.51 crore have been released till date during the corresponding period. Release of funds to the executing agency depends on the progress of work and funds request made by the executing agency.

(b) & (c) The Yamuna river is facing pollution related problem from untreated/partially treated sewage being discharged from Delhi. However, cleaning of River is an ongoing process and this Ministry is supplementing the efforts of the State for pollution abatement of river Yamuna by providing financial assistance in phased manner since 1993 under the Yamuna Action Plans (YAP-I, II & III).

The estimated quantum of untreated sewerage from Delhi area released in river Yamuna during the last three years is as follows:
Year Average Water Supply Average Sewerage generated Average Sewerage treated at various STPs Average Untreated sewerage discharge in river Yamuna
2015 855 MGD 684 MGD 423 MGD 261 MGD
2016 900 MGD 720 MGD 459 MGD 261 MGD
2017 900 MGD 720 MGD 452 MGD 268 MGD
(d) & (e) No such plan is under consideration.
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