Hon’ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Flags Off Robotic Sewer Cleaning in Ghaziabad under WABAG’s One City One Operator Initiative

The ceremonial launch was held in the presence of key dignitaries including Smt. Sunita Dayal Aggarwal, Mayor of Ghaziabad; Shri Vikramaditya Singh Malik, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad; Shri Avanindra Kumar, Assistant Commissioner; and Shri Anuj Tripathy, Project Manager – OCOO Ghaziabad, VA TECH WABAG. Their presence underscored the importance of adopting future-ready technologies to safeguard both public health and worker safety.

The introduction of robotic and automated systems into sewer cleaning marks the beginning of a new era in city-level sanitation. This initiative eliminates the need for manual entry into hazardous sewer lines, significantly enhancing safety for sanitation workers. Additionally, it improves operational efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and contributes to the city’s long-term environmental goals.

Under the One City One Operator model, WABAG is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of Ghaziabad’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The deployment of robotic cleaning systems is a reflection of WABAG’s broader vision to deliver technology-led, citizen-centric, and environmentally responsible solutions to urban local bodies. By integrating cutting-edge innovations into essential public services, the initiative promises cleaner sewers, better working conditions for sanitation staff, and improved reliability for citizens.

With this launch, Ghaziabad becomes one of the few Indian cities to embrace robotic sanitation solutions as part of its core infrastructure strategy.