U.P. pushes to strengthen sewerage system, prevent river pollution with multi-pronged approach

Mayank Kumar· May 24, 2026 · 3:55 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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The Uttar Pradesh government is enhancing its sewerage system to prevent river pollution, particularly in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Currently, 152 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are operational, with several major projects underway to treat urban wastewater. These initiatives aim to ensure river cleanliness and public health under the Namami Gange Mission Phase-2.

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▪Uttar Pradesh has operationalized 152 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to treat wastewater and prevent river pollution.
▪Four major sewage infrastructure projects have commenced operations in FY 2025-26, benefiting millions of residents.
▪A comprehensive action plan for Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Lucknow is in the pipeline for further improvements.

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Pushing to treat wastewater flowing into rivers through drains, completely preventing river pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday (May 24, 2026) informed that 152 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are being operational in Uttar Pradesh, with the State rapidly progressing toward national Ganga cleanliness targets.“Uttar Pradesh has taken a major step toward ensuring the cleanliness of major rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, extensive work is underway to treat wastewater and prevent river pollution. said Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Namami Ganga and Rural Drinking Water Supply Department, Uttar Pradesh.“Untreated sewage from U.P.

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