RWAs fear 'water crisis' as agency contract nears end

With the public-private partnership (PPP) contract managing Malviya Nagar's water supply set to expire in June, over two dozen residents' welfare associations (RWAs) in south Delhi have raised concerns over an imminent disruption in water services.

- Paras Singh

NEW DELHI: The 12-year agreement under the Malviya Nagar Water Services (MNWS) project had improved water access and service delivery in the region, and residents now fear a crisis during the peak summer months if no successor agency is appointed in time.

The RWAs have written to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), political representatives, and LG VK Saxena, urging them to prevent a breakdown in services. They have called for continuity in operations until a new operator is selected and fully on-boarded.