New Delhi: With over 1,700 hectares of the Yamuna floodplains under active restoration, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will convene experts, govt agencies, urban planners, and civil society on Nov 20 to draft a roadmap for the river’s long-term rejuvenation
The multi-stakeholder roundtable will focus on the 52-km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, with discussions covering floodplain restoration, water quality, drainage management, ecological conservation and public access to the river. LG TS Sandhu will inaugurate the one-day ‘Yamuna Dialogues’ at Baansera, Birsa Munda Chowk. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines “The discussions aim to shift from isolated restoration projects to an integrated, science-based river management approach. DDA will compile recommendations from six thematic sessions into a proposed ‘Delhi Yamuna Report’ identifying priority interventions, institutional responsibilities, partnerships and implementation strategies,” the authority stated. The six sessions will focus on governance mechanisms; floodplain planning and ecological measures; water quality and drainage management; river-people connect and ghat development; sustainable financing models; and emerging technology, research and innovation.
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DDA said the exercise would seek to establish a sustained collaborative framework involving government agencies, scientific institutions, development partners and communities to ensure that restoration efforts translate into long-term ecological and environmental improvements. Download the TOI App.