Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D Ok Shivakumar on Friday mentioned the federal government has launched the ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ scheme to counter the “water tanker mafia” and supply consuming water to the general public at an inexpensive worth. Talking at an occasion to flag off the scheme at Vidhana Soudha, he mentioned the “tanker mafia” operates round 3,000 borewells and expenses an exorbitant ₹3,000 per tanker.
Karnataka govt launches ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ to deal with water tanker mafia
“We have launched this scheme to provide BWSSB water at an affordable rate to counter the tanker mafia. A 4,000-litre tanker is priced at ₹660 and a 6,000-litre tanker at ₹740,” he mentioned in a press release issued by his workplace.
In accordance with him, ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ is the first-of-its-kind initiative to ship Cauvery water on to residents’ doorsteps in Bengaluru.
“Yesterday, we laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,900 crore project near Nelamangala to treat Vrishabhavathi water and supply it to tanks in rural Bengaluru,” he added.
He mentioned the federal government can be taking measures to recharge groundwater in Bengaluru.
“We have decided to charge only ₹1,000 as a deposit for new Cauvery water connections for smaller homes. For apartment owners, we will collect 20 per cent upfront and allow a year to pay the remaining amount.”
Shivakumar additionally talked about that the federal government is contemplating implementing Cauvery Stage VI, with a number of banks expressing curiosity in funding the challenge.
He recalled that in J H Patel’s tenure, there have been discussions about privatising the water provide, however the thought was dropped. “Many companies approached me too, but I refused to privatise the water supply,” he mentioned.
In the meantime, the Deputy Chief Minister famous that safety has been tightened at reservoirs in Karnataka, given the continued battle.
“We have instructed officials not to allow tourists near the dams. I appeal to the public to cooperate with us on these security restrictions,” he mentioned.