Overview

• Parvesh Verma said consultants will submit the draft master plan within 15 days, representing the latest step in a process launched in 2021.
• The project divides Delhi into Najafgarh, Barapullah and Trans-Yamuna basins with separate tenders for tailored drainage solutions.
• Delhi’s 1976-era network handles only 50 mm of rain per day and has been outpaced by rapid urban growth and heavier monsoon downpours.
• Overlapping jurisdiction among PWD, Delhi Jal Board and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department has led to fragmented works and recurring waterlogging.
• After reviewing the drafts, PWD will outline feasibility assessments and funding requirements for government sign-off on the upgrade works.