BMC To Privatise Your Drinking Water, Private Agencies To Provide Bulk To Individual Supply In Over 800 Colonies
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Drinking water supply in more than 800 authorised colonies in Bhopal is set to undergo a major change, with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to rope in private agencies to provide water connections to individual households. Under the proposed arrangement, the BMC will supply water in bulk, while private agencies will manage distribution, maintenance and…
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to privatize drinking water supply in over 800 authorised colonies, with private agencies to manage distribution and billing. The BMC will supply water in bulk from the Narmada River and Kolar Dam, while private entities will handle delivery and charge residents.
The proposed system requires a tripartite agreement between the BMC, private agencies, and the colony. The corporation will charge private agencies Rs 17 per 1,000 litres, with additional costs passed onto residents. Only RERA-approved colonies, amounting to 829, will initially receive this new arrangement, followed by categorisation based on house count.
The BMC aims to streamline water distribution and maintenance, though residents will see changes in household-level water management.
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