New Delhi, May 15 -- The Delhi government has sanctioned projects worth Rs.28.8 crore to reduce the pollution load in three of the most polluted drains emptying into the Yamuna, senior Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials said, adding that in-situ treatment interventions will be undertaken in the ISBT drain, Sen Nursing Home drain and Jaitpur drain.

The government will spend Rs.8.2 crore on the ISBT drain, Rs.11.23 crore on the Sen Nursing Home drain and Rs.9.36 crore on the Jaitpur drain. The projects are likely to be completed within five months.

In-situ wastewater treatment refers to methods of treating sewage, sludge or industrial effluent directly at the source or within the existing drain or water body, instead of transporting it to a ...