India, June 6 -- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on June 2 informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the installation of 14 sewage treatment plants (STPs) across 15 natural drains carrying sewage into the Pavana River. The proposed STPs will have a combined treatment capacity of 6.94 MLD and are part of PMRDA's long-term plan to improve the river's water quality.

According to the affidavit filed before the NGT, the PMRDA has already made a budgetary provision of Rs.40 crore for the project. The river rejuvenation committee has submitted a timeline that targets the construction and commissioning of all 14 STPs by December 31, 2029, subject to administrati...