Overview
- Water Minister Parvesh Verma said the Watermaster Classic IV, an amphibious multipurpose dredger, is slated to arrive before 31 December and begin work in January 2026.
- The Delhi government pegged the cost at about Rs 8 crore, including shipment, a one‑year warranty, and initial company‑operated support.
- Authorities plan to seek National Green Tribunal permission for selective dredging in restricted stretches, with documentation under preparation.
- The machine can operate from dry ground to 6 metres depth with modular tools for suction dredging, backhoe excavation, raking, solid‑waste removal, and weed extraction.
- Manufacturer specifications cite a Caterpillar C7.1 engine, up to 600 cubic metres per hour suction capacity, and silt discharge up to 1.5 km, with deployment first on the Yamuna and later on the Najafgarh drain.