Saini announces mission to eliminate water pollution along 313-km stretch of Yamuna in Haryana

CHANDIGARH: (Mar 3) Terming the Yamuna as the lifeline of Haryana's economy, a new mission to eliminate water pollution along the 313-kilometer stretch of the river in Haryana will be launched, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday.

This mission will ensure the scientific treatment of all drainwater flowing into the river by 2026-“27 through a coordinated action plan, which includes expanding sewage treatment capacity, stopping uncontrolled wastewater discharges, real-time monitoring of industrial units, riverbank protection, development, and groundwater recharge, he said.

The mission will be launched under the chairmanship of the chief minister.