(a) whether Delhi needs 850 million gallons of water daily
whereas the supply is only 650 million gallons;
(b) if so, whether steps are being taken to allow Delhi to
have its full needed supply of water; and
(c) the details thereof?
(a) whether Delhi needs 850 million gallons of water daily
whereas the supply is only 650 million gallons;
(b) if so, whether steps are being taken to allow Delhi to
have its full needed supply of water; and
(c) the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) Delhi Jal Board has informed that the present demand of water in Delhi
is about 1100 million gallons per day (MGD) against which 835 MGD water is
being supplied.
(b) & (c) Delhi Government has taken up the matter of construction of
upstream storage on river Yamuna and commissioning of Carrier Lined Canal
known as Munak Canal to fulfil the drinking water needs of the city.