sewage treatment plants
Enforcement Directorate Files Chargesheet Against Satyendar Jain and 13 Others in Delhi Jal Board Corruption Case
Dec 09, 2025 02:54 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under anti-money laundering laws, alleging corruption in Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore. The prosecution complaint was submitted to a Delhi court, with officials seeking action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against all accused.
Delhi's Yamuna River Remains Polluted Despite Rs 5,536 Crore Investment: Infrastructure Gaps Revealed
Dec 02, 2025 01:34 am CST
Despite significant investment of Rs 5,536 crore over three years, the Yamuna River continues flowing polluted through Delhi due to critical infrastructure deficiencies. The Ministry of Jal Shakti identified a 414 MLD sewage treatment shortfall, missing industrial treatment plants, delayed upgrades, and inadequate solid waste processing as key factors preventing river restoration despite ongoing cleanup programs and relatively clean water entering the city.