All unauthorised colonies to get sewer line by 2028: CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said her government's aim is to connect all unauthorised colonies to the sewer network by 2028.
'Sewer lines have been successfully laid in 1,226 unauthorised colonies in Delhi, and work is under way in 154 such colonies,' said Ms. Gupta after holding a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) review meeting.
According to the Delhi Development Authority, there are 1,731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi.
Sewage flowing into the Yamuna is a key cause of pollution in the river, which the BJP has promised to clean up in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly election.
Ms. Gupta said that this is not just an infrastructure project, but a committed effort toward sanitation, health, and environmental protection.
She said that the Delhi government was fully committed to making Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Nal Se Jal' (tap water in every house) mission a success.
'Delhi government prioritises ensuring clean and sufficient water supply to every citizen. Accordingly, the DJB has been directed to accelerate water management projects, expand the pipeline network, and prioritise the conservation of water sources. The goal is to address today's needs and prevent future generations from facing water scarcity,' she added.
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