Last Update: February 10, 2023, 20:54 IST
File photo of AAP leader and Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. (File Photo/PTI)
Delhi government providing free sewer connections in unauthorized colonies to stop sewage flowing into Yamuna
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday approved the Delhi Jal Board’s plan to provide sewer connections to all households in Badli assembly constituency.
With the completion of the Rs 28 crore project, about 1.3 lakh people living in 14 colonies of the area will get rid of sewerage problems.
“DJB has decided to provide sewer connections to houses in Badli assembly constituency. About 27,740 connections will be given here, Sisodia said.
The Delhi government is providing free sewer connections in unauthorized colonies to prevent sewage from falling into the Yamuna as it adds to the pollution load in the river.
Earlier people had to pay development, connection and road cutting charges to get sewer connection.
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