Haryana intensifies pollution control efforts in Yamuna catchment

Chandigarh : In a concerted effort to rejuvenate the Yamuna River and strengthen pollution control initiatives, Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress of ongoing and planned projects in the Yamuna catchment area.

The Chief Secretary emphasized the need for rigorous oversight, directing officials to review the status of all Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) projects biweekly to ensure timely progress.

To bolster pollution control measures, a Task Force has been established under the Chairmanship of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB).

This Task Force, comprising representatives from key departments including Industries, Public Health Engineering Department, Irrigation, Urban Local Bodies, HSVP, FMDA, and GMDA will suggest additional strategies for curbing pollution. The Member Secretary of the HSPCB will act as Member Secretary of the Task Force.

Officials reported that Haryana has a well-established sewage treatment framework in the Yamuna catchment area. Currently, 90 STPs with a combined capacity of 1518 million liters per day (MLD) are operational.

Additionally, 17 CETPs with a capacity of 184.5 MLD are effectively managing industrial effluent, significantly contributing to environmental conservation.

Looking ahead, 10 new STPs with a total capacity of 587 MLD have been proposed under various departments. Notable projects include 100 MLD STPs at Dhanwapur, Behrampur, and Sector-107 in Gurugram (under GMDA); 45 MLD and 20 MLD plants at Badshahpur and Mirzapur in Faridabad (under FMDA); and additional facilities at Radaur Road in Yamunanagar (77 MLD), Rohtak (60 MLD), and Sonipat (30 MLD).

The meeting also underscored the need to bolster industrial effluent treatment infrastructure.

Two CETPs at Kutana and Barhi, with a combined capacity of 19 MLD, have been prioritized for immediate upgradation. Additionally, eight new CETPs with a total capacity of 146 MLD have been proposed by HSIIDC and PHED to address the rising industrial discharge.

A key project includes a 50 MLD CETP at Partapgarh, Faridabad, with a Detailed Project Report (DPR) of ₹824 crore already prepared. Other CETPs in areas like Mirzapur, Badshahpur, and various sectors in Gurugram are advancing through the planning phase.

It was informed in the meeting that a joint team comprising members from HSPCB, PHED, Irrigation, and HSIIDC will conduct inspections within the next 10 days to ensure compliance and address violations.

Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests & Wildlife Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. AK Singh, Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department. Sh. Vikas Gupta, Commissioner & Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Mohammed Shayin, HSPCB Member Secretary Sh. Pradeep Kumar and senior officers of various departments were present in the meeting.

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