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Government Plans 14 Sewage Treatment Plants to Shield Jhelum River in Jammu and Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:38 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a plan to build 14 sewage treatment plants across the region to prevent untreated drainage from flowing directly into the Jhelum River.
The administration said that the 14 proposed sewage treatment plants (STPs) will be located at various sites across Jammu and Kashmir to intercept drainage before it reaches the Jhelum River.
Officials explained that the initiative aims to stop the direct discharge of untreated sewage into the river, which has been a concern for water quality and local ecosystems.
The plan is part of broader efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure in the union territory, though specific timelines and funding details were not disclosed in the announcement.
Officials explained that the initiative aims to stop the direct discharge of untreated sewage into the river, which has been a concern for water quality and local ecosystems.
The plan is part of broader efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure in the union territory, though specific timelines and funding details were not disclosed in the announcement.