New Delhi, August 10: The long-anticipated Wazirabad water supply improvement project in Delhi has made significant progress. An official announced on Monday that the Screening Committee of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the central government has granted in-principle approval for the ₹2,574 crore project supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Pravesh Sahib Singh, stated that this project for North Delhi was conceptualized in 2013 but remained stuck in the planning phase for several years before its recent revival.
With the central government’s recent approval, the project is now moving towards implementation. It will focus on modernizing the water network, improving efficiency, and ensuring a more reliable supply for residents.
The project will cover the entire water supply chain, including treatment plants, transmission networks, distribution lines, and connections to households.
Minister Singh emphasized that water is a daily necessity for the people of Delhi. “It is our responsibility to ensure that the infrastructure behind every tap is robust, modern, and reliable. The Wazirabad project is a significant step in that direction. We are not just planning for today; we are creating a water system that will serve Delhi for decades to come.”
Under this project, old, damaged, and small pipelines will be replaced, while new transmission and distribution lines will be laid as needed. The existing network will be interconnected to improve pressure, distribution, and reliability.
Additionally, the Wazirabad water treatment plant, underground reservoirs, pumping infrastructure, and distribution networks will also be upgraded.
Improvements will be made to domestic service connections, and areas without formal water connections will be included in the planned network as infrastructure expansion allows.
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