New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has appointed global accounting firm KPMG as its project management unit (PMU) to oversee the execution of projects ranging from sewage treatment plants to billing reforms, the water utility said.

"The professional consultancy firm will monitor and support the execution of all DJB projects, including sewage treatment plants (STPs), tanker management systems, and billing-related processes such as late payment surcharge (LPSC)," the DJB said in a statement.

Water minister Parvesh Verma said the appointment will help improve the efficiency of the utility. "Delhi Jal Board will now function with world-class professional standards. By appointing KPMG as PMU, we are ensuring transparency in ever...