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New Delhi: In 2020, the Odisha government carried out a pilot project for 247 supply of water in some parts of Puri and Bhubaneswar to address the water shortage problem...
In July 2021, Puri, with a population of three lakh, became the first city in the country to provide 24-hour supply of water that was fit for drinking from the tap..
The project was launched under the state governmentsSujal Drink From Tap Mission...
In Delhi, the Sheila Dikshit government had toyed with the idea of 247 potable water supply in 2012 and awarded work for a pilot project to provide water under public private partnership in Malviya Nagar, Nangloi and Vasant Vihar..
But to provide continuous supply to the entire city, we need more water, he said.. While water experts have lauded the 24-hour supply initiative to make cities water secure at a time when several Indian cities are facing water crises, they advise that government agencies should factor in the impact of climate change in their planning.. 247 water supply is a crucial aspect of development..
