Namami Gange Agreement For Development Of Sewage Infrastructure

A tripartite agreement was executed in New Delhi for the development of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and other infrastructure in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

The agreement involved the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, and M/s Meerut STP Pvt. Ltd. The Director General of NMCG was present during the signing of this agreement.

Target to complete the project by 2025:

• The total cost of the project under Hybrid Annuity PPP mode is Rs 369.74 crore and it is targeted to be completed by December, 2025.
• The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved the project to construct a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a total capacity of 220 MLD. It also includes other works like development of Interception and Diversion (I&D) structures, laying of I&D network, sewage pumping station with operation and maintenance for 15 years etc.

Project Objective:

• The objective of this project is to solve the existing sewage problems in Meerut city and its consequent sewage pollution in Kali river.

Benefits from the project:

• After completion of this project, there will be no discharge of untreated sewage from Meerut city into Kali River (East), thereby reducing pollution.
• River Kali (East) joins River Ganga near Kannauj and completion of this project will also help in reduction of pollution of river Ganga.

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):

• NMCG was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in August 2011.
• NMCG acts as the implementation arm of the National Ganga Council.

Functions of NMCG:

• The major functions of NMCG can be summed up in the following points:
• To implement the program of National Ganga Council.
• Implementation of the Ganga River Basin Project supported by the World Bank.
• To maintain continuity of water flow without changes due to natural weather changes.
• To increase and maintain surface runoff and groundwater.
• To revive and maintain the natural vegetation of the area.
• To conserve and regenerate the aquatic biodiversity as well as riparian biodiversity of the Ganga River Basin.
• To allow public participation in the process of conservation, rejuvenation and management of the river.
• To do all such work which is necessary for achieving the objectives of the National Ganga Council.