New Delhi, Feb 22 (UNI) Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) located at Delhi Gate on Saturday, and said that cleaning river Yamuna and eradicating water pollution from national capital within the next five years are the topmost priorities of his government.
Along with air pollution, water pollution is also a major environmental issue in Delhi. The river Yamuna suffers from heavy pollution due to untreated sewage from various water sources across the city run straight into the river.
Briefing the media about his visit to the STP, Mr Rai said, "There are around 35 STPs across Delhi working on eliminating pollutants from these water bodies through technologically advanced mechanisms. These plants are working on purifying untreated water, generating gases that run these sewage plants, and extracting waste from the water which can be made into compost for agricultural use. Our focus is solely on eliminating water pollution from the city."