The Yadgir district administration has submitted a ₹287.7 crore proposal to the Karnataka government seeking administrative approval for a comprehensive underground drainage (UGD) project designed to overhaul the city’s sanitation and civic infrastructure.

Speaking to The Hindu, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve stressed that Yadgir’s rapid population growth necessitates major infrastructural upgrades, particularly in sewage management.

”A proposal of ₹287.7 crore has been forwarded to the State government for administrative sanction for the UGD project and other civic infrastructure, following the technical approval of the Detailed Project Report,” Mr. Pandve stated.

Key Facilities

The project features a 9 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and a wet well — a tank or basin that collects and temporarily stores wastewater or stormwater before pumps lift and move the liquid to a treatment facility or higher elevation — near the Bhima river. Wastewater collected from various city zones will be pumped to the STP for scientific treatment.

Environmental impact

The system will completely stop direct untreated sewage discharge into the Bhima river. Properly treated water will be safely disposed of according to regulatory standards, drastically reducing river pollution.

Implementation

Work will commence immediately once administrative approval is granted, marking a vital step toward making Yadgir a clean, green, and eco-friendly city, the Deputy Commissioner explained.

Published - August 22, 2026 06:05 pm IST