Water crisis deepens across Indore:Thousands complain within 8 days; residents allege water being distributed for cash

The water crisis in the city is continuously increasing. In eight days, more than two thousand complaints related to water problems have been registered in 22 zones. On Monday, people in Gaurinagar, Khatipura, and Veena Nagar came out onto the streets and blocked traffic. Many people alleged that tankers are supplying water only where money is being paid. In Ward 69 of Zone 2, a resident complained that when he asked the tanker driver for water, he was told to call a private tanker, and that person would send it. A municipal tanker arrived in Ward 13 of Zone 4, but residents allege that the driver took 500 rupees in exchange for providing water. When she protested, the woman was also misbehaved with. In Ward 40 of Zone 10, a complainant named Ajay alleged that the sub-inspector himself is selling water. Tankers are being sold for 800 to 900 rupees. A complaint also emerged about tankers being emptied at an RO plant in Nehru Nagar. Udit from Ward 79 complained that the driver was asking for 200 rupees when asked for water. Protest for two and a half to three hours in Gaurinagar, Khatipura, Veena Nagar In Gaurinagar, Khatipura, Veena Nagar and many surrounding areas, people protested for two and a half to three hours. The water pressure is so low that adequate supply is not possible. The same situation prevails in Ward 20 and many surrounding areas. Congress councilors Yashasvi Patel and Raju Bhadauria said that they had informed the corporation officials about the problem three days ago. After this, the Narmada Project team reached the spot and assured that the supply system would be improved in a day or two. Despite this, water could not be distributed from the tanks on Monday. Tankers could not operate in Ward 37 Meanwhile, after vandalism at the hydrant in Tapeshwari Bagh area, water could not be supplied by tankers in many areas of Ward 37. As a result, people in those areas where water is supplied through tankers also became angry. Out of 6500 government borewells, 3538 borewells are dry, claiming to provide 20 MLD additional water Amidst complaints of water scarcity, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav held a review meeting on Monday. Officials informed that out of 6500 government borewells, 3538 borewells have dried up. 7 new water tanks have been started in one year. These are benefiting 18 to 20 percent of the population. 20 MLD of additional water is being supplied through tankers from the water tanks. Water supply will become normal in 95 percent of the areas in one or two days. The water crisis in Assembly Constituency 5 was also reviewed in the meeting. Officials stated that 25 water tanks are operational in this area and all are being regularly filled with water. BJP MLAs also troubled: Congress Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar raised the issue of water scarcity on social media. He said, not only the public in Indore, but also BJP MLAs are troubled for water. On the water crisis in Assembly-5, BJP MLA Mahendra Hardia left the Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking) ceremony. No discrimination in water distribution Due to a sharp decline in groundwater levels and a large number of borewells drying up, water has to be supplied through tankers in many areas. Water distribution is being done with complete transparency. Allegations of discrimination in water supply are baseless. Where water cannot reach through pipelines, tankers have been provided to each corporator. Water is being supplied through the municipal corporation’s 650 tankers along with more than 100 additional tankers. – Pushyamitra Bhargava, Mayor Monitoring in real-time On Monday, 437 MLD of water was received from Narmada. The tanks are being monitored in real-time. The tanks are being filled to full capacity. Allegations of tanks being underfilled are false. – Abhishek Sharma, In-charge Water Works
Tanker management is a big challenge Tanker management is a big challenge. Many times, water does not reach the designated areas on time. 3.5 crore has been paid to tanker operators so that water supply is not disrupted. – Kshitij Singhal, Municipal Commissioner