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The Indore Municipal Corporation is implementing an INR 416 crore river rejuvenation project to prevent untreated sewage from entering the Kanh river, a tributary that ultimately feeds into the Kshipra river in Ujjain. The initiative is being undertaken under the Namami Gange programme to ensure improved water quality ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled in 2028, which is expected to draw millions of pilgrims. The project includes the construction of three sewage treatment plants, installation of new sewer networks using trenchless technology, and monitoring infrastructure to manage wastewater flows across the city. Civic authorities are accelerating construction and have directed contractors to increase labour and machinery deployment where progress has lagged. The project is intended to stop polluted discharge from Indore's waterways so that cleaner water flows into the Kshipra during the large-scale religious gathering.
The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) is implementing an INR 416 crore river rejuvenation project aimed at preventing untreated sewage from entering the Kanh river and ultimately contaminating the Kshipra river in Ujjain ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2028. The infrastructure programme, undertaken under the Namami Gange initiative, focuses on upgrading Indore's wastewater management system so that polluted flows do not reach the pilgrimage site during the large religious gathering. Advertisement
The Kanh river flows through Indore and later joins the Saraswati river before eventually feeding into the Kshipra, making pollution control in Indore critical for maintaining water quality downstream in Ujjain. Over time, the river has been affected by untreated domestic and industrial discharge, prompting authorities to undertake a large-scale intervention to improve wastewater treatment and sewerage infrastructure.
As part of the project, the municipal corporation is constructing three sewage treatment plants (STPs) designed to process wastewater before it enters the city's river systems. The treatment facilities are expected to play a key role in reducing sewage discharge into the Kanh and Saraswati rivers, thereby preventing polluted water from flowing into the Kshipra.
Construction work is underway at several locations, including the sewage treatment facilities at Kabit Khedi and Kila Maidan. Municipal officials have been monitoring the progress of these installations to ensure that project timelines remain aligned with preparations for the Simhastha event. During a recent site inspection, Indore Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal reviewed construction progress and instructed project agencies to accelerate work where delays were observed. Contractors were directed to deploy additional manpower and equipment to maintain the scheduled completion timeline.
In addition to treatment plants, the project also includes the installation of new sewer pipelines across the city to improve wastewater collection and conveyance. In certain areas, such as along Bangarda Road, authorities are using trenchless technology to lay underground pipelines. This method allows sewer lines to be installed without extensive road excavation, helping maintain traffic movement while infrastructure work continues beneath existing road networks.
A centralised monitoring facility is also being integrated into the system to oversee water supply and wastewater management operations. A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system located at Musakhedi will track water pressure, supply levels and tank status in real time, enabling authorities to manage urban water infrastructure more efficiently.
The river rejuvenation programme forms part of broader preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, which is expected to attract large numbers of pilgrims seeking to take ritual baths in the Kshipra river. Authorities anticipate that improving wastewater treatment in Indore will significantly reduce the inflow of contaminated water and help maintain river cleanliness during the event.
Once the project is completed, officials expect the Kanh and Saraswati rivers to carry significantly cleaner water downstream, supporting efforts to preserve the ecological condition of the Kshipra and improve the overall quality of urban river systems in the Indore region.
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