Dehradun, April 1 -- The drinking water department, Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam, has claimed to have initiated comprehensive measures to address the anticipated drinking water crisis during the coming summer season. It has claimed that the efforts are focused on ensuring uninterrupted power supply with adequate voltage for tube wells and pumping schemes, utilising treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) for construction and other activities, and maintaining pipelines in optimal condition. Lessons from previous years have made the department vigilant in averting potential challenges.

Drinking Water and Sanitation Department Secretary Shailesh Bagoli has issued directives to all District Magistrates in the state in this regard. He h...