International companies show interest in Yamuna rejuvenation efforts
Specialised firms and development institutions are exploring opportunities to contribute expertise to Delhi's water and wastewater management sector, according to The New Indian Express.
The Delhi government said on Wednesday that its efforts to rejuvenate the Yamuna are creating new avenues for international cooperation. Specialised companies and development institutions are exploring ways to contribute expertise to the water and wastewater management sector in Delhi, according to The New Indian Express.
Representatives from a Sweden-based company specialising in sewage sludge management recently met Water Minister and Delhi Jal Board Chairman Parvesh Sahib Singh at the Delhi Secretariat. The company expressed interest in contributing to Delhi's efforts to improve sewage and sludge management.
Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said that the rejuvenation of the Yamuna has been a foremost priority since the government took charge. He stated that the work being undertaken is encouraging international organisations and specialised companies to explore opportunities in the city.
The minister added that cleaning the Yamuna requires global expertise, sustained efforts, and the best available technology. He said the government is open to working with organisations that can provide sustainable, technology-driven, and practical solutions.
Sahib Singh further noted that the government's focus is not limited to cleaning the river but includes strengthening the entire water and wastewater management system of Delhi.