Question : DRINKING WATER SUPPLY NO



(a) whether the Union Government has received representations from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) of Government colonies regarding lack of drinking water supply, unfiltered water suppl and lack of other civic amenities;

(b) if so, the details thereof; colony-wise; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government/CPWD to redress the grievances of residents including NDMC area ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The details are as under:

(i) For unfiltered water: R. K. Puram, Narouji Nagar, Kidwai Nagar, DIZ Area, & Gole Market,

(ii) For drinking water: DIZ Area, Gole Market, Aram Bagh, MS Flats Sector-IV, Timar Pur, Z type 344 quarters and 120 F type-III quarters at Timar Pur, Hudco Palace, Andrews Ganj N type-I Colony, Andrews Ganj Extension, Sadiq Nagar, Sector-I from type-III quarters No 225 to 352 Nehru Nagar especially during summer.

(C): Delhi Jal Board has been nominated as nodal agency for arrangement of adequate supply. Drinking water is supplied by Delhi Jal Board or by local body (NDMC etc.) NDMC and Delhi Jal Board have been requested to increase the water supply.