₹259 Crore Water Supply and Sewer Network Projects Approved for Varanasi
In a major push for urban modernization, the government has approved comprehensive drinking water and sewage infrastructure projects worth ₹259 crore in Varanasi under the AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme. The initiative aims to significantly improve water supply coverage and expand sewer networks, focusing heavily on the city's 18 most-affected wards and newly extended urban areas.
With some of Varanasi's existing underground sewer and drinking water pipelines dating back nearly 200 years, the city currently faces serious infrastructure challenges. Chronic sewer overflows and a staggering 48% water loss due to pipeline leakages have prompted this large-scale municipal intervention.
Targeting the Extended Areas
Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari confirmed that the government has already released the first installment of funds, and the municipal corporation has completed the necessary tender formalities. The upcoming upgrades will primarily benefit the newly integrated zones of Ramnagar and Sujabad:
Ramnagar Zone: An allocation of ₹190 crore has been approved to build a robust sewer network. This includes laying nearly 70 kilometers of branch lines and constructing a 10 MLD (Million Liters per Day) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) alongside two new sewer pumping stations.
Sujabad Zone: A ₹35 crore plan has been greenlit to expand clean drinking water supply networks. The project will effectively provide brand-new, leak-free sewer and water connections to over 13,600 households in the area.
A Step Towards Sustainable Urban Utilities These extensive infrastructural upgrades will plug decades-old leaks, dramatically boost residential water pressure, and put an end to persistent supply woes. By replacing antiquated systems with modern, high-capacity networks and decentralized STPs, Varanasi is setting a new benchmark for sustainable water management in fast-growing heritage cities.
With the foundation stone expected to be laid soon, local authorities have committed to executing the project in a strict, time-bound, and quality-driven manner to provide permanent relief to the residents of Kashi's expanding perimeter.