New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma introduced a significant reduction initiative for residents of the nationwide capital, stating that those that have unauthorised water connections and apply to regularise them will obtain a 96 per cent profit beneath the brand new Delhi Jal Board (DJB) schemes.
Varma highlighted that beneath the brand new initiative, the 5 per cent compound curiosity beforehand being charged by the board will likely be lowered.
Speaking concerning the initiative, Verma mentioned, ‘Despite challenges and the related bills, the Jal Board is launching two main schemes. As a part of this, the 5 per cent compound curiosity that was being charged will now be lowered. Currently, there are extra energy connections than water connections. Those who’ve taken unauthorised water connections and now apply to regularise them, or achieve this sooner or later, will obtain a good thing about 96 per cent. This will instantly profit the folks of Delhi.’
Praising PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Goods and Services (GST) reforms, the Delhi minister asserted that PM Modi has already given the ‘present’ to the nation.
‘It’s Diwali time. The Prime Minister has already given the present of GST, and it’s well-known that the Jal Board is closely in debt. Making it worthwhile is a big problem, however we’re dedicated to attaining it,’ Varma mentioned.
He added that the DJB is engaged on modernising Delhi’s water infrastructure and bettering river well being.
‘The water and sewer strains in Delhi are outdated and have to be changed. Maa Yamuna additionally wants cleansing… Despite these challenges and the related bills, the Jal Board is launching two main schemes,’ the minister mentioned.
Earlier on July 16, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) introduced a brand new water coverage titled ‘One Zone, One Operator’, beneath which the nationwide capital will likely be divided into eight water service zones, every to be managed by a chosen non-public operator.
Under the brand new water coverage of DJB, every operator will likely be liable for water provide, sewerage community administration, billing, repairs, and lowering Non-Revenue Water (NRW), an official said.
While non-public operators will handle zonal-level operations, the DJB will proceed to supervise water sourcing, purification, and bulk distribution, along with monitoring the efficiency of the non-public gamers. The mannequin goals to cut back water wastage, at present estimated at 50 to 52 per cent, and guarantee a round the clock provide, a supply said.
The ‘One Zone, One Operator’ mannequin is designed on the strains of energy distribution firms, to centralise duties and guarantee accountability in providers. (ANI)