The government of Delhi is set to convert the Najafgarh Drain into a 30 megawatt (MW) canal-top solar power corridor, in a major initiative focusing on combining water conservation efforts and renewable energy generation. This initiative is expected to conserve approximately 270 million litres of water every year. It will be rolled out in phases, with the first phase aiming to generate 5 MW of solar power along a 6 kilometres long stretch from Dhansa Border to Ghummanhera.
The solar panels will serve a dual purpose of generating electricity and reducing the rate of water evaporation from the Najafgarh Drain. The project will be undertaken through a public private partnership (PPP) model. Additionally, similar initiatives are being explored for other drains, including the Barapullah Drain in Delhi and the Agra Canal. The government of Delhi is also setting up 32 real-time water monitoring stations under its Clean River Initiative. Ten stations will track the pollution levels in the Yamuna river, while 22 others will be installed on key drains in the city to monitor and tackle pollution.