Mission: Clean Ganga – 173 Plants Now Operational

Under Phase II of the Namami Gange Mission, the commissioning of five sewage treatment projects in the third quarter of FY 2025–26 marks a significant step forward in efforts to reduce pollution and rejuvenate India’s rivers.

The projects enhance sewage treatment capacity in key urban centres, taking the total capacity created under the mission to 3,976 million litres per day (MLD), with 173 sewage treatment plants (STPs) now operational nationwide.

Key additions include a five MLD STP at Shuklagunj in Uttar Pradesh, which will benefit around three lakh people and prevent untreated sewage from entering the River Ganga. In Agra, two STPs with capacities of 31 MLD and 35 MLD have been commissioned, improving sanitation services for nearly 25 lakh residents. Varanasi’s 55 MLD STP at Assi–BHU, serving about 18 lakh people, will play a vital role in safeguarding the Ganga.

Additionally, a 30 MLD STP in North Barrackpore, West Bengal, is expected to benefit 2.2 lakh people. Together, these projects will contribute to cleaner rivers and improved urban sanitation infrastructure.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.