Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma.
Delhi has deployed high-tech machines in the Najafgarh Drain, one of the city’s biggest pollution channels, in an effort to clean the Yamuna River at its source before the monsoon.
Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds simultaneously, were flagged off by Public Works, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma.
“Cleaning the Najafgarh Drain is directly linked to cleaning the Yamuna. We are now using modern, Made-in-India machines aligned with the vision of Swachh Bharat to deliver real, visible change. These dual-purpose harvesters are not just machines; they represent technology-led governance in action,” Verma said.
He added that the machines are designed to remove weeds and floating waste in one go, improving water flow and reducing waterlogging.
Najafgarh Drain: The Source Of Yamuna Pollution
The drain carries untreated waste, plastic and invasive vegetation into the Yamuna, making it a major contributor to the river’s pollution. Officials say cleaning it upstream could help reduce the waste flowing into the river while improving drainage across the city.
Rs 2.9 Crore Investment
Officials said the machines, powered by a 112 HP engine, can cut and remove dense vegetation such as water hyacinth along with floating trash. They have a storage capacity of about 14 cubic metres. Built for shallow waters, they use a conveyor system for continuous collection, enabling uninterrupted operations.
The machines have been procured for Rs 2.9 crore and are ready for use.
