Supply below targets, delayed leak repairs The audit also found that per capita water supply in both cities fell well short of official targets. In Bhopal, the municipal corporation claimed it supplied 135 litres per person per day in 2017-18, meeting its target. The CAG, however, calculated actual supply at only 122 litres. In Indore,…
The CAG report highlighted concerns not only about disease prevalence but also about the monitoring and response mechanisms of municipal authorities. Timely water testing and corrective action are essential to prevent waterborne diseases. While water samples were regularly collected and tested in both cities, the audit found that the municipal administrations were unable to provide…
Indore’s contaminated drinking water has tarnished its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in India. The New Year has begun on a somber note in the city’s Bhagirathpura neighbourhood where 15 people have died and more than 200 are still being treated after drinking contaminated water. Residents in this area had been complaining about…