Yamuna Action Plan - YAP-I

YAP-I

The first phase of the Yamuna Action Plan was formulated on the basis of a study conducted by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and covered Delhi, eight towns of Uttar Pradesh, and six towns of Haryana. Launched in 1993, the project was originally planned to be completed by April 2000, but was later extended until February 2003.

The National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), GOI were the executing agencies for the YAP project with the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN) in UP, the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in Haryana, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in Delhi, being the chief Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).

The components of infrastructure involved construction of Drain Interceptors, Diversion Sewer Lines, Sewage Pumping Stations (PS), and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP). 32 STPs were constructed and a total sewage treatment capacity of about 735 MLD was created.

During the extended phase of YAP-I, more emphasis was given to address various non-sewerage issues. The strategy for these was formulated under the Special Assistance for Project Implementation (SAPI) study conducted by JBIC. The Yamuna Action Plan–I, under the agencies of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, did not lay much stress on public awareness and participation, prevented it from becoming a people's campaign. However, a public participation & awareness (PP&A) programme was launched to generate awareness among the beneficiaries in the project area.