Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna by May 2029, unveils water and sewerage projects worth ₹8,941 crore
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched water and sewerage projects worth ₹8,941 crore in Delhi, pledging to clean the Yamuna River by May 2029. The initiative includes the construction of new sewage treatment plants and infrastructure upgrades.
Why it matters
The project addresses a critical environmental and public health crisis in India's capital, with significant political implications for the ruling party.
Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna by May 2029, unveils water and sewerage projects worth ₹8,941 crore left Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1xqgvb/article71613287.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_22_2026_000326B.jpg - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Oct. 22, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is felicitated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and PWD Minister Parvesh Verma during the foundation stone laying for 43 projects, including the city's biggest STP at Okhla aimed at cleaning the Yamuna river, in New Delhi. Delhi Lt. Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu is also seen. (@AmitShah/X via PTI Photo) (PTI10_22_2026_000326B) Union Home Minister accuses previous Delhi govts. of dumping tonnes of cow dung into the river and allowing sewage to flow into it; says BJP govt.
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