Delhi's Drainage Overhaul: A Comprehensive Masterplan Unveiled
The Delhi government is set to finalize a comprehensive drainage masterplan aimed at modernizing the city's outdated system. The plan divides the city into three basins and seeks to resolve longstanding waterlogging issues. Consultants are tasked with providing modern solutions for a robust drainage network.
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The Delhi government is nearing the finalization of an ambitious drainage masterplan for the city, as per Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma. The project, initiated in 2021, segments the city into Najafgarh Basin, Barapullah Basin, and Trans-Yamuna Basin, and tenders have been issued accordingly.
The minister announced that consultants will submit their draft reports within the next 15 days. The new drainage network design aims to handle current and future water stress more effectively. This development addresses the limitations of the existing system, originally designed in 1976.
The move comes after a 2018 plan by IIT-Delhi was deemed too generic by the government. The forthcoming masterplan promises actionable solutions to eliminate waterlogging issues, considering the involvement of multiple agencies and the varied topography of Delhi.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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