One time when Dravyavati river project was called “Dream project” by government of
Rajasthan but today it is become a big problem for Jaipur local citizens who are live at the periphery
of Dravyavati river. Dravyavati River is major South-flowing river in Rajasthan.Dravyavati River is
major South-flowing river in Rajasthan. It originates in on the western slope of Amer hills and flows
through the Jaipur city, north to south over a length of 47.5 km, providing a major of water to the
City. It finally joins the Dhund river, near Santoshpura. Most of the Jaipur city's population stays
within the 10 km periphery of Dravyavati river. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has
inaugurated Jaipur city’s visionary Dravyavati River Rejuvenation Project executed by Tata Projects
Limited.The Rs 1676-crore project includes construction cost of Rs 1470 crore and 10 years
maintenance of Rs. 206 crore. It is a 47.5 km, (rain fed) riverfront, that had degenerated into an
untreated sewage nallah, which was restored as a perennial river–fed by treated clean water.This
project aims to reduce pollution, treat 170 million litres of sewerage a day, create green spaces,
social spaces, cycle and jogging tracks along its banks, and transform Jaipur into a clean Smart City.
Tata Projects Limited said, “This project will become an example for river rejuvenation in India. It
was executed in a short span, had many challenges and learnings for us. ”Vaibhav Galaria, Jaipur
Development Commissioner said “This is one of the largest and most complex project undertaken by
Jaipur Development Authority. It had many complexities, including those of right of way, financing,
and legal hurdles. “To beautify, more than 17,000 trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants have been
planted along the banks of the river. A pathway and a cycling track of nearly 38 kilometres on both
sides of the river has been provisioned to serve as a means of healthier living through exercise and
clean air. AS a part of the project, three gardens have been developed at the Bird Park in Sikar Road,
Landscape Park at Shipra Path, and at the Botanical Garden in Bambala encompassing around 1 lakh
metres of lush green havens. Apart from 5 lakh square meters of landscape, it will have i-kiosks and
five Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) installed along the course of the river with a combined capacity
of 170 MLD.
