Pankaj JainNew Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma chaired the 176th meeting of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Wednesday at the Delhi Secretariat. The meeting focused on preparedness for the upcoming summer season, efficient use of water resources and closing long-pending infrastructure gaps, particularly in unauthorised colonies and peripheral areas of the city.
DJB approved 600 electric vehicle (EV) water tankers to ensure an uninterrupted water supply during peak summer months.
Water minister Parvesh Verma stated that 300 tankers will be deployed exclusively for free water supply in residential areas facing shortages, while the remaining 300 will operate on a regulated, paid basis for commercial and institutional users....