In a step towards addressing Delhi’s growing water demand, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has finalised a comprehensive raw water redistribution plan to operationalise the upcoming 50 MGD Dwarka Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
This strategic reallocation of groundwater resources, spread across key tube-well clusters in Okhla, Wazirabad, Nilothi, and Dwarka, will ensure an uninterrupted raw water supply for Delhi’s newest and one of its most crucial water infrastructure projects, officials said.
According to the proposed plan, 228 tube wells will collectively augment 22.8 MGD of raw water, which will be channelled to the Okhla, Wazirabad, Nangloi, and the new Dwarka water treatment plants (WTPs).
Water Minister Parvesh Verma emphasised the accountability-driven approach behind the project and said, “Every litre counts. Our department is committed to ensuring that Delhi receives its rightful share of water with complete transparency and scientific planning.”
He further stated, “This is not just redistribution of groundwater. It is a redistribution of responsibility. We are fixing systems that were ignored for years, and we will deliver results the people of Delhi can see and feel.”
Once operational, the 50 MGD Dwarka WTP is expected to significantly improve water supply in Dwarka, Najafgarh, Palam, Dabri, and the surrounding areas.
Notably, these areas have long faced shortages due to peak-hour demand pressure.
The new plant will also reduce dependency on external water sources and bring much-needed stability to West and South-West Delhi’s network, the minister said.
The redistribution is aimed at optimising existing groundwater resources without affecting current supply structures and creating a dedicated lifeline for Dwarka’s upcoming plant.
DJB officials will now move to the implementation stage, which will be rolled out in a phased manner to ensure a smooth transition without affecting the existing supply.
The Delhi government has reiterated its commitment to modernising the capital’s water infrastructure with a strict focus on quality, accountability, and uninterrupted supply.