With reference to the Delhi Jal Board projects and the Chalo Yamuna campaign, consider the following statements: 1. The Delhi Jal Board projects package is valued at Rs 8,941.22 crore. 2. The Chalo Yamuna campaign removed 76,755 kg of waste from 70 locations. 3. The sewage treatment plant at Okhla has a capacity of 150 MGD. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

35,000 people join Chalo Yamuna campaign to remove 76,755 kg of waste

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims· 20 October 2026

Urban river rejuvenation and waste management: a GS3 case study on infrastructure and public participation.

Why in news

Over 35,000 people participated in the 'Chalo Yamuna' campaign to remove 76,755 kg of waste from 70 locations in Delhi.

Background

The Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate 43 Delhi Jal Board projects worth Rs 8,941.22 crore. A key project includes a 124 MGD sewage treatment plant at Okhla.

Facts for Prelims

FactChalo Yamuna campaign removed 76,755 kg of waste from 70 locations.
FactDelhi Jal Board projects package is valued at Rs 8,941.22 crore.
FactThe Okhla sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 124 MGD.
PlaceOkhla is the site for a major sewage treatment plant project in Delhi.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Delhi Jal Board projects and the Chalo Yamuna campaign, consider the following statements:

The Delhi Jal Board projects package is valued at Rs 8,941.22 crore.
The Chalo Yamuna campaign removed 76,755 kg of waste from 70 locations.
The sewage treatment plant at Okhla has a capacity of 150 MGD.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Okhla sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 124 MGD.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing urban river pollution and the role of decentralized sewage treatment infrastructure in restoring river health.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Insufficient sewage treatment capacity relative to rapid urban expansion in Delhi
Governance friction: Coordination between municipal bodies and state-level water boards for river rejuvenation

Keywords: Urban river rejuvenation · Sewage treatment infrastructure · Waste management · Public-private participation

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