India, May 22 -- DJB blames DUSIB for infra gaps impeding sewage management

The failure of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to identify, develop and provide technically feasible single discharge points from the jhuggi jhopri (JJ) clusters cannot render the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) liable for the continuing discharge of untreated sewage into stormwater drains, stated the report filed by DJB on May 20, 2026.

The obligation of DJB commences only after sewage from the concerned JJ clusters is properly collected, channelised and brought to a single discharge point capable of being connected with the existing sewerage network.

The creation of internal collection infrastructure, consolidation of scattered sewage outfalls, laying...