GOA: Ministry of Environment, Forest and climate change sanctioned a new project, under the National River Conservation Plan, to control pollution in River Sal, Goa.
This project would cost Rs 61.74 crore. Both the Centre and State will share the cost on 60:40 basis.
Under the project, around 32 kms of sewers will be laid and sewage treatment plant of 3 million litres per day (MLD) constructed. The project is scheduled for completion by January, 2021.
The project will help in reduction of pollution load in the river and improvement in its water quality, besides improving the environment and sanitation in the town.