New Delhi, May 22 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held a high-level meeting here and issued directions for the adoption of a holistic approach to clean the Yamuna river, ensure drinking water supply and improve sewage systems in Delhi.
During the meeting, Shah said, "Yamuna is not just a river, but also a symbol of faith, which is why its cleanliness is a priority for the Modi government," a Home Ministry statement said.
He said the Ministry of Jal Shakti should develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), establishing standards for their quality, maintenance, and discharge. He also emphasised that this SOP should also be shared with other states.
Shah stressed that plans for the Yamun...