Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the State’s twin environmental action programmes: the Yamuna Action Plan and air quality improvement measures for Delhi and the National Capital Region. Progress was reported on sewage and effluent treatment infrastructure, village-level wastewater management, biogas projects, and intensified efforts on vehicular emissions, road dust, stubble management, and greening.
During the Yamuna Action Plan review, the Chief Secretary assessed district-wise progress in sewage treatment plants, common effluent treatment plants, village wastewater management schemes, and biogas infrastructure across the Yamuna catchment.
As of September 9, progress stood at 86 per cent at Bajghera, 50 per cent at Khewra, 75 per cent at Radaur Road, 60 per cent at Dadlana, 25 per cent at Badshapur and 65 per cent at Sodhapur. The six projects are expected to be completed by December 2027.
The review also addressed major pollution concerns related to key drains. In the old industrial area near Saini Colony in Panipat, a CETP is proposed to treat industrial effluent entering Drain No. 2. The Regional Office of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board has inspected 14 units in the area, and action has been taken against four defaulting units.
The PARIVARTAN Scheme portal, which supports the replacement of old trucks and buses, is now operational. The first application was received on July 22, 2026. The State has been directed to proactively encourage eligible truck and bus owners to register and participate in the scheme.
