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.