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Delhi's Mega Plan: Rs 17,969 Cr for Sewer & Water, 'One Zone, One Operator' System
- •Delhi Jal Board approves a 10-year, Rs 17,969 crore plan to overhaul the sewerage system and address water supply complaints.
- •The 'One Zone, One Operator' system will divide Delhi into 8 sewer zones, with a single agency responsible for the entire sewer network in each zone, including maintenance and complaint resolution.
- •The plan includes geo-tagged inspections, real-time monitoring, and 100% mechanical/robotic sewer cleaning to ensure systematic maintenance and accountability.
- •A Rs 6,044.05 crore project is approved for South Delhi's water supply, focusing on smart meters, real-time monitoring, and reducing non-revenue water.
- •13 new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with 328 MGD capacity (Rs 7,373 crore) and a new 80 MGD Water Treatment Plant at Wazirabad (Rs 1,214.58 crore) are part of the plan to boost treatment capacity and water supply.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi Jal Board approved a 10-year, Rs 17,969 crore reform plan dividing Delhi into 8 sewer zones where a single operator manages the entire network. This system ensures complete accountability, geo-tagged inspections, real-time monitoring from a central command center, and 100% mechanical cleaning.
The board approved a Rs 6,044.05 crore project covering 247 square kilometers, 12 assembly constituencies, and 2,44,381 domestic consumers in South Delhi. It includes installing smart meters, bulk flow meters, chlorine and pressure sensors, and reducing non-revenue water below 15 percent.
Individual water connections can be granted to residential or non-domestic units regardless of building height, provided it is technically feasible. Buildings must maintain a height below 17.5 meters or have adequate water storage according to prescribed standards.
