Taking note of contaminated water in the national Capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday directed the Delhi Jal Board(DJB) to come up with a comprehensive plan to provide a permanent solution for the affected areas. To kick-start the process, the Chief Minister  instructed the immediate installation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in 20 identified JJ colonies. 

He gave these directions while chairing a high-level review meeting with DJB officials.  It was aimed to assess the progress made and discuss future strategies to ensure the timely implementation of the permanent solution. Water Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Delhi Jal Board Vice-Chairman Somnath Bharti and senior DJB officials were present in the review meeting.

Kejriwal emphasised the need to identify the root cause of water contamination and develop an effective strategy to address the issue. Under his direction, the DJB has been entrusted with the task of formulating a detailed plan to eradicate water contamination across the city.

Furthermore, he stressed the importance of ensuring the quality of water before commencing any tubewell projects. He emphasised that thorough examination of water quality should be conducted prior to obtaining the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the installation of tubewells. This approach will expedite the implementation process once the NOCs are granted.

To maximise the availability of clean water, the Government plans to extract water from areas with a high water table through tube wells. The extracted water will undergo treatment, guaranteeing a safe and pure supply of water to the people of Delhi.