UP govt to set up STP in cities with one Lakh population

LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh: The Government of Uttar Pradesh is planning to set up Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) in cities with a population of one lakh and above.

An official from the state’s urban development department stated that the government is targeting 70 per cent of the state’s population with proper sewage facilities. Recently, the state government approved the City Sanitation Action Plan for 160 urban local bodies in the state which aimed at providing relief to its citizens from sewage issues. The officials added that the next step would be the preparation of a detailed City Sanitation Action Plan.

The estimated budget for the project will be included in the plan and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared along with it. A list of core sanitation zones of the state is also being prepared to focus on strengthening sewer lines and sewage treatment facilities in highly populated areas.

The government is also planning to build pumping stations and increase the number of septic tanks. The state government, urban local bodies, and the 15^th Finance Commission will provide funds for this project, according to the size of the population of the city.