Yamuna River

 Yamuna River : Recently, the Union Home Minister urged the Delhi government to increase its sewage treatment capacity to 1,500 million gallons per day (MGD) by 2028.

o This move is a key part of the ongoing efforts to clean the Yamuna River by curbing the flow of untreated sewage and improving the river’s overall water quality.

• About Yamuna River : Also known as Jumna, is the largest and most significant tributary of the Ganges River.

o Originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas, located at an elevation of 4,421 meters.

o The source lies on the southwestern slopes of the Banderpooch peaks in Uttarakhand.

• Course and Flow: The river travels a total length of 1,376 km, flowing entirely within India.

o Flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, enters Delhi, and eventually merges with the Ganga at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad (Prayagraj).

• Religious Significance: The confluence (Sangam) of the Yamuna and Ganga at Prayagraj is considered sacred in Hinduism.

o It is the site of important religious events, including the annual Magh Mela and the Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years.

• Major Tributaries : Tons (largest tributary), Chambal, Hindon, Sarda, Giri, Betwa and Sindh.