State Government to Absorb Increased Drinking Water Costs, Provides Relief to Consumers
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Drinking water tariff hike deferred |
| State Government's Decision | Tariff hike not imposed; current rates to continue for drinking water bills |
| Financial Burden | Additional burden of ₹2,100 crore annually on the state government |
| Minister's Statement | Water Minister Shri Kanhaiyalal emphasized clean and sufficient water supply |
| Last Tariff Revision | Rates last increased in 2017 |
| Cost Increase | Infrastructure and maintenance costs increased 4 to 5 times since 2017 |
| Previous Policy | Annual 10% hike decided in 2015, but not implemented after 2017 |
| Revenue vs Maintenance | Revenue from tariffs insufficient for maintenance and upkeep of assets |
| Impact on Quality | Decrease in asset quality and operational efficiency |