The Government of India has operationalised five major sewerage infrastructure projects under Namami Gange Mission Phase II, marking a significant milestone in pollution abatement and river rejuvenation efforts for the Ganga and Yamuna river basins. The projects were commissioned during the third quarter of FY 2025–26, according to an official release by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
With these additions, the total sewage treatment capacity commissioned under the Namami Gange Programme has reached 3,976 million litres per day (MLD), while the number of operational Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) has increased to 173 nationwide. During FY 2025–26 so far, nine projects have been made operational across multiple states, strengthening urban sanitation systems and preventing untreated sewage from entering rivers.
Major Projects Commissioned
Shuklagunj, Uttar Pradesh
A 5 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant has been commissioned at Shuklagunj at a cost of ₹65 crore. Implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) using Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology, the facility is expected to benefit nearly three lakh residents. The project focuses on effective interception and diversion of sewage to prevent its discharge into the River Ganga.
5 MLD STP at Shuklagunj | PIB
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
In the Yamuna basin city of Agra, two STPs of 31 MLD and 35 MLD capacity have been commissioned under the Pollution Abatement Works, Agra project. The overall project, sanctioned at ₹842 crore, aims to create a cumulative capacity of 177.6 MLD across 13 STPs. Once fully implemented, it will serve around 25 lakh people, significantly reducing untreated sewage flow into the River Yamuna.
31 MLD STP at Agra | PIB
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
A 55 MLD STP at Assi–BHU has been made operational in Varanasi under a project sanctioned at ₹308 crore. Implemented under the DBOT model and based on SBR technology, the facility will cater to approximately 18 lakh residents, playing a crucial role in protecting the River Ganga and improving long-term wastewater management in the city.
55 MLD STP at Assi BHU, Varanasi | PIB
North Barrackpore, West Bengal
A 30 MLD STP has been commissioned under a project sanctioned at ₹154 crore, out of a planned total capacity of 38 MLD across two STPs. Designed to meet National Green Tribunal (NGT) norms and implemented under the HAM model, the project will benefit about 2.2 lakh people, contributing to improved sanitation and river protection.
30 MLD STP at North Barrackpore | PIB
Patna, Bihar
The Kankarbagh STP in Patna, earlier partially commissioned with 15 MLD capacity, has now been expanded to 30 MLD during Q3 of FY 2025–26. The upgrade strengthens sewage treatment infrastructure in the city and supports pollution abatement efforts along the Ganga.
Strengthening Urban Sanitation and River Rejuvenation
These newly commissioned projects reinforce the core objectives of the Namami Gange Mission—to ensure sustainable river rejuvenation, improve urban sanitation infrastructure, and eliminate the discharge of untreated sewage into India’s major rivers. The continued expansion of modern, technology-driven STPs reflects a long-term commitment to cleaner rivers and healthier cities.
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