The Delhi government is set to build 12 new sewage treatment plants at an approximate cost of Rs 7,200 crore, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. The Delhi government is set to build 12 new sewage treatment plants at an approximate cost of Rs 7,200 crore, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. We started revamping the existing infrastructure, including the planned construction of 12 new STPs,” Gupta said. The chief minister said a massive desilting operation removed 22,000 metric tonnes of silt, preventing waterlogging at chronic spots like Minto Bridge. Under a broader Drainage Master Plan, major overhauls are planned for drains along Rohtak Road, Zakhira road, Najafgarh-Nangloi road, Kirari, Mehrauli-Badarpur road, Azadpur and Azadpur-Nathupura area.

Source: dna February 21, 2026 16:59 UTC