Reviving Ganga: Key sewerage projects approved in NMCG's 59th Executive Committee Meeting
Projects worth Rs 272 crores were approved for Chandauli and Manikpur
Taking a significant step toward river conservation in Buxar, Bihar, an
ambitious project has been approved at a cost of Rs 257 crores
The Sewerage projects collectively represent a major step toward achieving a
pollution free Ganga and advancing environmental protection efforts in the
region
The 59th
Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga
(NMCG), chaired by Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director General, NMCG, approved several
critical projects dedicated to the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga
River. These initiatives are aimed at promoting the cleanliness, sustainable
development, and preservation of the environmental and cultural significance of
the river.
The Executive
Committee (EC) of NMCG has undertaken key initiatives to further strengthen the
efforts for the rejuvenation and cleanliness of the Ganga River in Uttar
Pradesh. Projects worth Rs 272 crores were approved for Chandauli and Manikpur.
The project in Chandauli, with an estimated cost of Rs 263 crores, is based on
the hybrid annuity model and involves the construction of a 45 MLD capacity
Sewage Treatment Plant and other supporting structures. This initiative is
designed to reinforce the river management system, with O&M ensured for the
next 15 years. Additionally, a Faecal Sludge Management Project in Manikpur,
Pratapgarh district, has been approved at a cost of Rs 9 crores. This project
includes the development of a 15 KLD capacity Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and
a 35 KW solar power plant, ensuring eco-friendly waste management solutions and
effective operations for the next five years.
Taking a
significant step toward river conservation in Buxar, Bihar, an ambitious
project has been approved at a cost of Rs 257 crores. Based on the DBOT model,
this project goes beyond construction by ensuring a robust operation and
maintenance system for the next 15 years. Under this initiative, a
state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 50 MLD and
supporting structures will be constructed. A key aspect of this project is the
construction of an additional 1 MLD capacity STP using a nature-based solution.
Furthermore, the project includes the construction of three interception
pumping stations and the development of an 8.68 km long sewer network, marking
a significant stride toward creating modern and sustainable infrastructure in
Buxar.
With the
objective of accelerating river rejuvenation and sanitation management in West
Bengal, several initiatives have been approved for Uttarpara-Kotrung
Municipality. As part of these efforts, an integrated septage treatment plant
will be established in Uttarpara-Kotrung Municipality at a cost of ₹8 crore.
This project involves the construction of a 22 KLD capacity faecal sludge
treatment plant based on the DBOT model. Additionally, the project includes
provisions for operation and maintenance over the next five years, ensuring its
long-term effectiveness and sustainability.
The Sewerage
projects collectively represent a major step toward achieving a pollution-free
Ganga and advancing environmental protection efforts in the region. The
projects approved during this meeting reinforce the NMCG’s relentless
commitment to achieving a cleaner and healthier Ganga River, while also
addressing the broader goals of environmental protection and sustainable
development. Through these initiatives, the mission continues to lay a strong
foundation for effective river rejuvenation and enhanced sanitation management
across multiple states.
The meeting
was attended by Richa Mishra, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, DoWR, RD&GR,
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Brijendra Swaroop, Executive Director (Projects), NMCG,
Nalin Srivastava, Deputy Director General, NMCG, Anup Kumar Srivastava, ED
(Technical); Shri SP Vashisht, ED (Admin); Shri Bhaskar Dasgupta, ED (Finance);
Nandini Ghosh, Programme Director, West Bengal SPMG; Yogesh Kumar Sagar,
Managing Director, BUIDCO; and Prabhas Kumar, Additional Project Director Uttar
Pradesh SMCG.