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Defence
Indian Army Launches Modern Sewage Treatment Plant in Changu, Sikkim
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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The Indian Army has inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art sewage treatment facility in Changu, Sikkim, aimed at improving sanitation and environmental standards in the region.
The Indian Army has set up a modern sewage treatment plant in Changu, a town in the northeastern state of Sikkim. The facility, which uses advanced treatment technology, will process wastewater from nearby military and civilian establishments, ensuring that effluent meets environmental safety norms. Army officials said the plant will help maintain hygiene standards and reduce the risk of water‑borne diseases in the region. The installation is part of the Army’s broader infrastructure development plan to support local communities and protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.