India, Nov. 29 -- New Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to begin work on a pilot to channel treated wastewater from the Vasant Kunj sewage treatment plant (STP) to a waterbody in Rangpuri. The exercise is part of the recently released drainage master plan that aims to revive waterbodies and improve groundwater recharge.

Officials said the project entails laying ductile iron (DI) pipelines from the STP in Vasant Kunj's E2 block to a waterbody located in Khasra number 660 at Rangpuri village that remains dry through most parts of the year.

"We will be hiring a contractor who will be responsible for arranging tools, materials, labour and access for executing the job, after site inspection and evaluation of physical condit...