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Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- Indian Express
Nearly 36% progress in construction of seven STP facilities in Mumbai
With one year left for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to start commissioning the seven sewage treatment plants (STP) in a phased manner, the civic body's record shows that the overall average progress of all the seven facilities stand at 36%. A sewage treatment plant (STP) is a facility that scientifically purifies and recycles waste water, making it suitable for reuse or bringing down pollutant levels before discharging them into the natural water bodies. According to BMC's figures, out of the 3,850 million litres of water that Mumbai consumes daily, nearly 3,040 million litres daily (MLD) or 78% gets converted into sewage. In 2022, the BMC took up an ambitious Rs 30,000 crore project for building seven STPs in Mumbai with an overall capacity to recycle wastewater up to 2,464 million litres daily (MLD). As part of this project, the seven STPs will be set up at Worli, Dharavi, Bandra, Versova, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Ghatkopar and Malad. While all the six facilities will include revamping of existing facilities, the plant at Dharavi is being built from scratch. Of the seven proposed plants, Worli will be the largest having a total capacity of processing 500 MLD of water, followed by 454 MLD at Malad, 418 MLD at Dharavi, 360 MLD at Bandra, 337 MLD at Ghatkopar, 215 MLD at Bhandup and 180 MLD at Versova. As per the BMC's plan, the STPs at Ghatkopar, Bhandup and Versova will become operational in 2026, while the Worli, Bandra and Dharavi facilities will become operational in 2027 and the Malad facility will be ready by 2028. Meanwhile, the BMC's figure also shows that the Bhandup facility has recorded the highest progress in construction work at 51% followed by 42% at Ghatkopar, 34% at Bandra and Worli, 33.7% at Dharavi, 32% at Versova and 28% at Malad. All the seven facilities are designed in a way that 100% (2,464 MLD) of the treated wastewater could be recycled for non-potable or tertiary usage. 'While initially we earmarked 50% of the total quantum for recycled usage. However, gradually this quantum will be expanded, and we will try to reduce the quantity of water that is being discharged to creeks and natural water bodies,' said an official. 'Multiple industrial and petroleum organisations have already approached us for buying out the tertiary treated water from the STP, for non-potable usage at their units. As the plants become operational at full capacity, we are expecting to get more offers from them. This will not only bring down the volume of water that is being discharged into natural water bodies but will also reduce dependency on the city's potable water supply for commercial usage,' the official added. The treated water from the new facility will be classified into two categories. Around 50% or 1,232 MLD of the total capacity will be classified as secondary treated water–that will be discharged into creeks and sea, while the remaining 50% will be classified as tertiary–treated water that will be recycled for non-potable usage. Once operational, these plants are expected to bring down water pollution in the natural bodies by a significant margin. The BMC's move of constructing STPs came after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a penalty of Rs 29.75 crore on the BMC for discharging untreated sewage in the city's water bodies.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NGT imposes cost on DJB for failing to submit compliance report on STPs
New Delhi: (NGT) has imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on (DJB) for failing to submit a compliance report in a matter related to the sewage treatment plants (STPs) at New Kondli, Mayur Vihar Phase-3. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The applicant alleged that the STPs emitted a foul odour and toxic gases, affecting nearby residents. NGT had earlier directed the DJB and VA Tech Wabag Ltd, which manages the Kondli STPs, to pay Rs 10 lakh as environmental compensation under the "Polluter Pays" principle. The tribunal observed that DJB is yet to deposit the compensation. In 2023, two residents wrote to NGT, raising grievances regarding the non-compliance of the STPs at New Kondli. They alleged that the STPs emitted a foul smell and released poisonous gases, creating problems for nearby residents. In an order dated July 10, 2024, NGT observed that DJB and M/s VA Tech Wabag Limited, were liable to pay the environmental compensation for violations and the environmental damage that they had caused. "The DPCC is directed to initiate appropriate proceedings for the imposition and realisation of the environmental compensation on DJB and M/s VA Tech Wabag Limited in accordance with the law and, upon realisation thereof, to utilise the amount of environmental compensation for the restoration of the environment in the area," the tribunal said and disposed of the original application. However, a miscellaneous application was filed before NGT seeking compliance with NGT's July 10, 2024, order. "DPCC complied with the aforesaid directions of the tribunal and submitted the report dated Dec 18, 2024, but DJB has not complied with the order of the tribunal, and no report by DJB has been filed till now," the bench headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava said in an order dated July 8, which was shared on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The tribunal noted that the compliance report filed by the DPCC revealed that environmental compensation of Rs 10 lakh was imposed via an order dated July 10, 2024, upon DJB. "The counsel for DJB, appearing today, does not dispute that even that order is not complied with and environmental compensation has not been deposited by DJB," NGT said. NGT has granted two weeks to DJB to file the compliance report, subject to depositing the cost of Rs 25,000 with the secretary of the NGT Bar Association in one week. "The cost amount will be utilised by the NGT Bar Association for purchasing books on environment to be kept in the library of the NGT Bar Association within two months," the bench said. The matter will be next heard on Aug 8.
Mint
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Enviro Infra Engineers share price jumps 6% as JV secures ₹395 crore order
Enviro Infra Engineers share price in focus: Enviro Infra Engineers, a recent entrant to the Indian stock market, saw its shares surge 5% in early trade on Thursday, July 10, hitting a six-week high of ₹ 255 apiece after the company, along with its joint venture with AltoraPro Infrastructure, secured an order worth ₹ 395 crore. The company informed the exchanges on Wednesday that it had entered into a joint venture (JV) with AltoraPro Infrastructure Pvt Ltd under the name "Enviro Infra Engineers Limited AIEPL JV." The JV has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) dated July 8, 2025, for a project involving the design, supply, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation & maintenance of a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP). The project, awarded by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), is valued at ₹ 395 crore and is expected to be executed within 24 months. Enviro Infra Engineers is the lead member in the JV, and this order marks a significant addition to the company's execution pipeline. This marks the company's second major order in less than three weeks. On June 23, Enviro Infra Engineers had secured engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for sewage treatment plants (STPs), including 15 years of operation and maintenance (O&M), from various municipal corporations in Chhattisgarh. The combined value of these projects was ₹ 306.30 crore. Meanwhile, the company recently forayed into the renewable energy sector by acquiring two key solar power projects with a combined capacity of 69 MW (AC). The company's shares made their stock market debut in November 2024, listing at ₹ 220 on the NSE, marking a 48.65% premium over the issue price of ₹ 148. The stock maintained its momentum in the following months, touching a fresh peak of ₹ 391.60. However, the stock could not sustain its upward move after hitting the all-time high. At current levels, it is trading 35% below its peak, but still 72.3% higher than its IPO price.
Mint
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Enviro Infra Engineers share price jumps 6% as JV secures ₹395 crore order
Enviro Infra Engineers share price in focus: Enviro Infra Engineers, a recent entrant to the Indian stock market, saw its shares surge 5% in early trade on Thursday, July 10, hitting a six-week high of ₹ 255 apiece after the company, along with its joint venture with AltoraPro Infrastructure, secured an order worth ₹ 395 crore. The company informed the exchanges on Wednesday that it had entered into a joint venture (JV) with AltoraPro Infrastructure Pvt Ltd under the name "Enviro Infra Engineers Limited AIEPL JV." The JV has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) dated July 8, 2025, for a project involving the design, supply, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation & maintenance of a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP). The project, awarded by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), is valued at ₹ 395 crore and is expected to be executed within 24 months. Enviro Infra Engineers is the lead member in the JV, and this order marks a significant addition to the company's execution pipeline. This marks the company's second major order in less than three weeks. On June 23, Enviro Infra Engineers had secured engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for sewage treatment plants (STPs), including 15 years of operation and maintenance (O&M), from various municipal corporations in Chhattisgarh. The combined value of these projects was ₹ 306.30 crore. Meanwhile, the company recently forayed into the renewable energy sector by acquiring two key solar power projects with a combined capacity of 69 MW (AC). The company's shares made their stock market debut in November 2024, listing at ₹ 220 on the NSE, marking a 48.65% premium over the issue price of ₹ 148. The stock maintained its momentum in the following months, touching a fresh peak of ₹ 391.60. However, the stock could not sustain its upward move after hitting the all-time high. At current levels, it is trading 35% below its peak, but still 72.3% higher than its IPO price. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Probe Agency Questions AAP Leader Satyendar Jain In Delhi Jal Board Sewage Plant Case
New Delhi: Former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged corruption in the augmentation of some Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plants, official sources said. Satyendar Jain, 60, reached the federal probe agency's office here around 11:15 am and his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politician has held portfolios like Health, Industries, Power, Public Works Department, Home and Urban Development in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. This is the third money laundering investigation in which ED is probing the role of Satyendar Jain. He was arrested by the agency in 2022 and later chargesheeted in an alleged hawala transactions and possession of disproportionate assets case. Recently, the ED booked him in an alleged classroom construction scam case along with former deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia. The investigation in the latest case pertains to allegations of corruption in the augmentation of some sewage treatment plants by the Delhi Jal Board. The ED had conducted searches in this case in July last year. The money laundering probe stems from an FIR of the Delhi government anti-corruption branch (ACB) against a Hyderabad based company named Euroteck Environmental Pvt Ltd. and others alleging a scam in the DJB in the name of augmentation and upgradation of 10 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Pappankala, Nilothi, Najafgarh, Keshopur, Coronation Pillar, Narela, Rohini and Kondli. According to the ACB, only three JV companies participated in the four tenders issued. These four tenders valued at Rs 1,943 crore were awarded to various joint venture (JV) entities in October, 2022. It said, as per the ED, the tendering conditions were made "restrictive" including adoption of IFAS ((Integrated Fixed-film Activated Sludge) technology to ensure that a select few entities could participate in the four tenders. The verification of the tender documents shows that the initial cost of four tenders was about Rs 1,546 crore, which was revised to Rs 1,943 crore without following due process/project reports, according to the ED. The contracts were awarded to three JVs at "inflated" rates which caused "substantive" loss to the exchequer and all the JVs sub-contracted the work related to the four tenders to the Hyderabad company, the agency claimed.
