National Mission for Clean Ganga Advances River Conservation with Gokul Barrage Sewage Treatment Plant Project

In a landmark move towards bolstering sewage treatment infrastructure and combating pollution in the Yamuna, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has forged a tripartite Concession Agreement with the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and M/s. EIEL Mathura Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd. The collaboration has given rise to a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed through a joint venture between M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Limited and M/s.

Micro Transmission Systems. This SPV is set to lead the development of a state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for the Gokul Barrage in Mathura. Executed under the Hybrid Annuity Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, the Concession Agreement represents a substantial contract valued at Rs. 240.01 Crores, marking a transformative moment in river conservation and urban sewage management.

The ambitious project encompasses the construction of a 60 Million Liters per Day (MLD) STP, incorporating essential components such as Interception & Diversion structures, I&D network laying, Sewage Pumping Stations, and Operation and Maintenance for a duration of 15 years.

The primary objective is to address the existing gaps in sewerage management and treatment in Mathura city, with the initiative poised to significantly reduce sewage pollution in the Yamuna. Upon completion, the project is expected to eliminate the discharge of untreated sewage from Mathura City into the River Yamuna, aligning with NMCG's commitment to the rejuvenation of the Ganga and its tributaries.

This groundbreaking initiative not only accelerates STP construction but also rekindles private sector interest in NMCG projects, fostering a collaborative model for efficient and sustainable sewage management. The Hybrid Annuity model ensures a balanced and mutually beneficial arrangement for all stakeholders, emphasizing the long-term operation and maintenance of the STPs to meet the desired standards.

During the official announcement, G. Asok Kumar, Director General of NMCG, expressed his satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the award process, highlighting its significance as another noteworthy step in the continuous endeavors to purify and rejuvenate the Yamuna and Ganga rivers.

The signatories to the contract included Lokesh Sharma, Superintending Engineer, UP Jal Nigam (Rural), Manish Jain, Authorized Signatory, M/s. EIEL Mathura Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd., and  Binod Kumar, Director (Projects), NMCG. Additionally, Brijendra Swaroop, Executive Director (Projects) and Nalin Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Director-General - NMCG, along with representatives of state agencies and the concessionaire, were present at the occasion.