CHANDIGARH — In a major development aimed at transforming urban sanitation and resolving long-standing wastewater issues in the holy city, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially approved a new 60 Million Litres per Day (MLD) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) alongside a vital pumping station.
The project, sanctioned under the central-state AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme, marks a critical milestone in upgrading Amritsar’s municipal ecosystem.
Tackling Legacy Sewage Challenges
For years, Amritsar’s rapid urban expansion placed immense pressure on its aging sewerage infrastructure, frequently leaving local drains overwhelmed with untreated wastewater. The newly approved 60 MLD plant is designed to directly mitigate this bottleneck.
Once operational, the facility will:
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De-stress Overloaded Networks: Significantly relieve pressure on legacy, overburdened pipelines across the city.
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Curb Untreated Discharge: Dramatically reduce the flow of raw sewage into open drains, elevating public health standards and environmental cleanliness.
Turning Waste into Wealth: Green Energy Integration
Beyond conventional wastewater treatment, the project incorporates sustainable waste-to-energy technology. The plant will systematically convert collected sewage waste into Bio-CNG, introducing a localized circular economy that produces clean, green fuel directly within the city.
Timeline and Project Execution
Administrative wheels are already in motion. The official tender for the project has been floated and is slated to close in August 2026, with physical construction work expected to begin immediately upon completion of the tender process.
This project operates under the broader umbrella of the Punjab government’s aggressive AMRUT 2.0 campaign. State records indicate that over 64 urban infrastructure projects have already been dedicated across Punjab, with an additional 50 to 60 projects targeted for completion by March 2027.
Leadership Commitment
Highlighting the government’s steadfast focus on municipal reform, Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated:
“Amritsar is our holy city, and we will ensure that all its problems are resolved, whether they relate to sewerage, garbage management, or any other civic issue. This is what the Bhagwant Mann Government stands for—building infrastructure that is sustainable and designed to last.”
With swift execution underway, the new infrastructure is anticipated to redefine urban sanitation management in Amritsar, ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for its residents and millions of global visitors.
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