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GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal releases Delhi Jal Board Annual Report of Achievements for the year 2015-16
- Water Minister and DJB Chairman Kapil Mishra presents list of 212 achievements
- DJB’s achievements range from policy-level decisions, water sector, Yamuna cleaning, e-governance
- Other DJB achievements are in the field of revenue, administration, reform projects, renewable energy and anti-corruption measures
New Delhi: 13/02/2016
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday released the Delhi Jal Board's Annual Report of Achievements for the year 2015-16.
Water Minister Kapil Mishra and DJB CEO Keshav Chandra present the report to the Chief Minister which contains 212 achievements in 9 sectors: policy-level decisions, water sector, Yamuna cleaning, e-governance, revenue, administration, reform projects, renewable energy and anti-corruption measures.
Mr Kejriwal said "Swiftly implementing its poll promises the Delhi Government implemented the provision of free water up to 20 kiloliters per family per month. This policy has benefited all stakeholders: citizens reaped rewards of zero billing, the cross subsidy bolstered revenue and incentivized lower usage. The Government implemented its poll promises on day one itself, something unheard of in modern Indian politics. The policy of removing mixed water tariff benefited lakhs of traders and small businesspersons who had non-intensive use of water but had to pay commercial water rates, and are now rid of this excessive burden."
Water Minister Kapil Mishra said, "Proper demand-side planning, supply side management, organisational water distribution audit and proper water accounting tied to people-oriented planning was the theme of Delhi Jal Board’s working in its first Aam Aadmi year, leading to several victories for the people in the Water sector. A transparent tanker water distribution system was implemented using GPS/GPRS with schedules of operation available online, eliminated unscrupulous elements operating in water supply through private tankers at charging exorbitant rate. Concurrently, the Delhi Jal Board made transformative improvements in water pipeline and supply reaching constituencies like Dwarka, Sangam Vihar and Tughlakabad, truly moving towards the goal of providing water as a right."
DJB has also introduced schemes, which combine good governance and pro-poor policy. Regularization of unauthorized connections, provision of water to over 250 unauthorized colonies and reduction in sewerage and water development charges have brought water to the poorest in Delhi and also ensured better water management and accounting since they are now under the ambit of the Delhi Jal Board’s formal network.
DJB has managed to improve upon its working and monitoring vis-a-vis water and sewage management. An increase in revenue by Rs. 170 crore dispelled myths of poor economics and furthered the positive outcomes of good governance. DJB’s, mSeva app seeks to drive bill generation, online payments and the resolution of inflated bills which will instill more confidence in the citizens of Delhi.
The DJB has achieved much in the past year but it faces several challenges ahead. However, with the clear vision of Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister Delhi and the rejuvenated modern organization that is now, the Delhi Jal Board, each and every challenge will be achieved honestly and efficiently, for the benefit of the Aam Aadmi.
(Attached: Delhi Jal Board Annual Report of Achievements for the year 2015-16)
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