22-05-2025
Agra to get Rs 126 crore for better management of sewerage system
Lucknow: Sewerage management project worth Rs 126 crore was approved for Agra in the executive committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by director general Rajeev Kumar Mital on Thursday.
Under this project, 40 interception and diversion structures will be constructed to enhance the efficiency of the city's sewer network.
In addition to this, 21.20 km of interception and diversion sewer lines will be laid to ensure proper management of sewage in different areas.
"The project includes the installation of eight state-of-the-art pumping stations to control and ensure swift transportation of sewage water.
Trash screens will also be installed in five major drains to block pollutants and waste, thus safeguarding water bodies," said a UP govt official. He added that it will follow the Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT) model.
The mission also approved a project to assess the environmental flow in the Ghagra and Gomti river basins, with a budget of approximately Rs 8 crore. This project will create a detailed database of river ecosystems using drones and on-site monitoring across different weather conditions.
The database will cover water quality, flow, biodiversity of flora and fauna, and local social aspects, offering a comprehensive understanding of the environmental conditions of these rivers and their surroundings.
"The data will help in developing conservation strategies while factoring in climate change, land use, and cover changes, along with human water demand. Various models will be used to identify suitable management options, which will be reviewed and improved regularly," the official added. The data will also enable an accurate assessment of required environmental flows and the development of best management practices for sustainable conservation of the Ghagra and Gomti river basins.
