Mumbai’s costliest push yet to clean the Mithi river: Will deep tunnels finally turn the tide?
Mumbai's most expensive Mithi River clean-up yet involves a ₹2,000 crore investment, including a 6.6-km diversion tunnel to intercept 60% of sewage. While construction is nearing completion, officials stress that the project's full impact hinges on the operationalization of the Dharavi wastewater treatment plant, expected by mid-2027.
Mumbai's most expensive Mithi River clean-up yet involves a ₹2,000 crore investment, including a 6.6-km diversion tunnel to intercept 60% of sewage. While construction is nearing completion, officials stress that the project's full impact hinges on the operationalization of the Dharavi wastewater treatment plant, expected by mid-2027.
