Verma plans Yamuna riverfront modeled after Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront with 250 MGD capacity
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Urban water management and river rejuvenation: a relevant GS3 case study on infrastructure and pollution.
Why in news
Water Minister Parvesh Verma announced a plan to develop the Yamuna riverfront from Palla to Kalindi Kunj, modeled after Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront, to improve riverfront accessibility and water treatment capacity.
Background
The project is divided into two phases by the Wazirabad barrage: Palla to Wazirabad and Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj. The government aims to add 250 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage treatment capacity to address pollution in the 52-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceThe Yamuna riverfront project covers the stretch from Palla to Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.
- FactThe government aims to add 250 million gallons per day (MGD) of treatment capacity to the Yamuna.
- Fact28 out of 37 sewage treatment plants in Delhi were upgraded over an 18-month period.
- PlaceThe Wazirabad barrage serves as the dividing point between the two phases of the riverfront project.
Prelims practice question
Which structure serves as the dividing point between the two phases of the proposed Yamuna riverfront project?
- (a)Wazirabad barrage
- (b)Kalindi Kunj bridge
- (c)Old Delhi gate
- (d)Noida barrage
Show answer
Answer: (a) Wazirabad barrage — The project is divided into two phases by the Wazirabad barrage.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in rejuvenating urban rivers like the Yamuna despite infrastructure upgrades and the role of integrated riverfront development in urban planning.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure-pollution gap: Rising faecal contamination despite the upgrading of 28 sewage treatment plants.
- Urban planning trade-offs: Balancing recreational riverfront development with the technical requirements of large-scale water treatment.
- Inter-state/Inter-agency coordination: Need for synchronized sewage management across the 52-kilometre Delhi stretch.
Keywords: Riverfront Development · Sewage Treatment Plant · Urban Water Management · River Rejuvenation · Pollution Mitigation
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