Rajasthan Government Provides Relief to Drinking Water Consumers by Absorbing Cost Increases
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | No increase in drinking water tariffs |
| Objective | To avoid additional burden on the public due to rising water costs |
| Decision | Current water rates to remain unchanged; bills and service charges unchanged |
| Government Support | State government to provide subsidy; ₹2,100 crore annual burden |
| Key Figure | Kanhaiyalal, Water Minister |
| Implementation | Ensures clean and adequate drinking water supply |
| Historical Context | Rates unchanged since 2017; costs increased 4-5 times since then |
| Previous Decision | 2015: Annual 10% rate hike planned but not implemented post-2017 |
| Revenue Issue | Revenue from tariffs insufficient for maintenance and operational costs |
| Impact | Decline in quality and functionality of water distribution assets |