India, March 16 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has introduced stricter regulations on the supply of free water tankers after reports of misuse by contractors.

The city receives approximately 1,400 free tanker trips, of which 1,000 are fixed allocations, while 400 trips are reserved for emergency or temporary demands. However, an investigation revealed that many of these 400 trips were being carried out without official authorisation.

Due to the lack of a proper water supply network in newly merged villages and certain areas under the old city limits, the PMC supplies water tankers free of cost. To manage this distribution, contractors are appointed, and they receive Rs.1,140 per trip. Ideally, these tanker operators deliver wat...