Thread by @Secretary_MoHUA

Visited Yamuna river flood plains Restoration and Rejuvenation by @official_dda at Old Railway Bridge to ITO Barrage (Western Bank) Asita West & NH24 to DND Flyover (Western Bank) yesterday morning along with VC-DDA, Addl & Joint Secretaries, Prof CR Babu & other officers.

200 Ha work has been taken up at Asita West. Of this, 93 Ha has already been developed. Balance work on 107 Ha is planned to be completed by June 2021. Floodplains are being restored and rejuvenated as per guidelines of Hon’ble NGT.

Creation/revival of wetlands for the augmentation of flood water, treatment of Shantivan sewage drain by constructed Wetlands and Phytoremediation method, plantation of riverine grasses and trees, development of greenways, cycle tracks and trails for public have been taken up.

Fully developed park will help in cleaning water, its conservation & provide beautiful public space in the city. 100 Ha has been taken up for rejuvenation & restoration near DND Flyover. Around 80% work at site has been completed & rest is likely to be finished soon.

4 wetlands have been taken up for the augmentation of flood water. Development of walkways, cycle tracks and trails, parking areas, greenway are underway to create public spaces.

Plantation of riverine grasses & trees including public interaction areas for ecosystem revival is complete in 25 Ha & plantation work is underway in remaining 75 Ha. Such works, taken up as per NGT’s directions are essential for developing sustainable ecosystem of river Yamuna.

They will help in reviving the ecology, cleaning & conserving water and promoting flora & fauna necessary for this. They will also provide beautiful green spaces to Delhiites & visitors in the city.

It was heartening to see the progress during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Sincere compliments to team @official_dda & Prof Babu!

Please keep up this spirit, pace & quality of work!