National 22 October 2026
Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941 Cr Yamuna Projects in Delhi
Why in the News?
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation **Amit Shah** inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for **₹8,941-crore Yamuna rejuvenation projects** in Delhi. Delhi Lieutenant Governor **Taranjit Singh Sandhu** and Chief Minister **Rekha Gupta** were also present at the event.
Key Features / Major Points:
- May 2029 Cleaning Deadline: HM Amit Shah announced a time-bound roadmap prepared jointly by the Central Government, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to ensure a completely rejuvenated and **clean Yamuna by May 2029**.
- Project Breakdown: A total of **10 completed projects were inaugurated** and **33 new projects were initiated** to upgrade sewage treatment infrastructure across Delhi.
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Includes setting up new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), upgrading existing STPs, decentralized pumping stations, sewer tapping, and expanding household sewer connections.
- Rapid Progress: Over 40% of the envisioned Yamuna cleaning work has been executed within a short span following high-level directives from PM Narendra Modi.
- Waste Clearance Milestones: The Delhi government, with central support, cleared **2.17 crore metric tonnes of waste**, reclaiming 100 acres of land. Garbage mounds at Okhla and Bhalswa were reduced by 30–40 metres, and Ghazipur by 10–15 metres.
- Riverfront & Eco-Projects: Highlighted major riverfront development works at Asita East, Baansera, Vasudev Ghat, Sarai Kale Khan, and ITO. A 3-year action plan has been framed for 100% household sewerage connectivity and clean drinking water access.
Static GK Facts:
- Origin of Yamuna River: Yamunotri Glacier on the southwestern slopes of Banderpooch peaks in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- Confluence & Length: Spans approximately 1,376 km before merging into the Ganges at **Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)**, Uttar Pradesh; largest tributary of the Ganges.
- Key Tributaries: Right bank - Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken | Left bank - Hindon, Rind, Sengar, Varuna.
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG): Implemented under the Ministry of Jal Shakti to oversee pollution abatement in the Ganges and its major tributaries like Yamuna.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: What is the total financial outlay of the Yamuna rejuvenation projects launched by Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi?
A: ₹8,941 Crore (10 inaugurated, 33 initiated)
Q: What is the target deadline set by the government to clean the Yamuna River?
A: May 2029
Q: At which place in Uttar Pradesh does the Yamuna River merge into the Ganges?
A: Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)
Q: Which glacier is the source of the Yamuna River?
A: Yamunotri Glacier (Uttarakhand)
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