Water infra upgrade on the cards, no call on late fee yet

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved several projects, including the upgrade of two water treatment plants and extending a round-the-clock water supply project, aimed at improving water supply infrastructure and strengthening the transmission system in part of the city, officials aware of the developments said.

- Paras Singh

NEW DELHI:

The decisions were taken in the DJB's general board meeting held on Wednesday, officials said. They said that decisions on matters related to an amnesty scheme and inflated bills are likely to be taken in another board meeting later this month.

Water minister Verma posted on X: "Today, I chaired the 172nd meeting of the Delhi Jal Board. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held with officials on several important issues related to the board, and necessary decisions were made. Our government is continuously striving to make the functioning of the Jal Board transparent, accountable, and in the interest of the public."

Officials said that software upgrades will be made and the implementation strategy finalized to provide a huge relief to residential consumers on the late payment surcharge.