The Moharda drinking water project has been facing a complete halt in water supply for the past three days, sparking concern among residents and public representatives. Jamshedpur East MLA and Jamshedpur West NDA candidate,  Saryu Roy, has expressed serious dissatisfaction over the issue, questioning the negligence of officials in maintaining the infrastructure. 

“All three motors breaking down simultaneously is beyond comprehension,” stated  Roy. Highlighting the chain of events, he pointed out that the first motor of the project’s intake well had broken down 20 days ago, followed by a second motor shortly after. Despite these issues, no repair work was undertaken, leaving the entire system dependent on a single motor, which also failed three days ago, completely halting the water supply. 

"Providing water through tankers is like a drop in the ocean," remarked  Roy, emphasizing the impracticality of such a solution for a vast area. He criticized the lack of readiness by the officials of Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) and Tata Steel UISL, calling their approach to maintenance and crisis management inadequate. 

 Roy engaged with the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of JNAC, Tata Steel UISL General Manager, and other officials, urging immediate action to restore water supply. The officials assured him that at least one motor would be repaired by Sunday evening, resuming partial water supply. 

The MLA questioned why preventive maintenance was ignored and repairs delayed, causing undue hardship to the residents. “The non-stop disruption of water supply for three days reflects poorly on the relevance and management of the project,” he concluded. 

This incident has raised questions about the sustainability and effectiveness of critical public infrastructure in Jamshedpur, as citizens await prompt resolution.