India, March 11 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Monday said it will focus on ensuring water supply to 34 slums in its jurisdiction, besides implementing other measures in its area such as new water distribution schemes, additional water tankers, pipeline improvement, and water quality monitoring as part of the summer action plan.

NDMC vice chairman Kuljeet Chahal said that the civic body, overseeing the New Delhi areas, is also working on study of the water supply network to develop a Master Plan for the next 25 years.

Delhi is a water-stressed city, especially during the summers when surging water demand lead to supply shortages and reduced supply pressure in various parts of the city.

Chahal said: "Summer action plan out...