Posted on October 29, 2025
This multipurpose dredger will boost Delhi’s ability to clean, desilt, and restore rivers, while enhancing the city’s flood control and drainage systems efficiently.
NEW DELHI: Aiming to undertake large-scale dredging, desilting, and cleaning operations in the Yamuna River Sahibi, the Delhi government has decided to deploy Finland-made Amphibious Dredger machines.
The Irrigation and Flood Control Department has procured an advanced Amphibious Classic 4 Multipurpose Dredger Machine from Finland. The machine will arrive in India before December and will be operational from January.
This state-of-the-art machine, called Amphibious Classic 4 Watermaster is capable of operating on both land and water, the machine combines Finnish engineering with high-efficiency hydraulic systems and modular attachments that can perform multiple operations including dredging, backhoe excavation, raking, solid waste removal, and weed extraction with unmatched precision.
The advanced dredger, procured at a total cost of Rs 8 crore, includes shipment, one-year warranty, six months of company-operated performance support, and 5% GST. It is scheduled to arrive in India before December and will commence operations on the Yamuna River from January 2026, giving Delhi a cleaner and more resilient start to the New Year.
This advanced multipurpose dredger will significantly enhance the department’s capacity to clean, desilt, and rejuvenate river channels while strengthening Delhi’s flood control and drainage systems. Its modular configuration allows continuous year-round work, from pre-monsoon desilting to monsoon flood mitigation and post-monsoon restoration.
Speaking from Finland, Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Parvesh Sahib Singh said: “This New Year will mark a new beginning for the Yamuna. The arrival of the Amphibious Classic 4 dredger is a major milestone in our mission to rejuvenate Delhi’s rivers and strengthen our flood management system. It is not a partnership but a direct procurement by the Delhi Government, a conscious investment in advanced technology and environmental responsibility.”
“This machine will help us clean the Yamuna faster and more effectively than ever before. By adopting world-class tools and techniques, we are ensuring that Delhi’s future is cleaner, greener, and safer from floods,” he added.
The Amphibious Classic 4 Watermaster will first be deployed on critical stretches of the Yamuna River, followed by operations on the Sahibi River Basin. With its ability to handle multiple functions efficiently, the dredger will play a vital role in maintaining Delhi’s water bodies and strengthening the city’s resilience against flooding and pollution.
Officials from the department emphasised that this acquisition aligns with Delhi’s long-term vision to integrate modern technology into urban environmental management, setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. Earlier this year, the minister had said the Delhi government would also approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to seek permission for dredging the river.
In Delhi, the Yamuna flows for 52 kilometres, of which a critical 22-km segment — from Wazirabad to Okhla — is highly polluted and has become the focal point for planning and policy efforts.
