Chennai Metrowater asked to ensure transparency in tenders and water supply to tail-end areas
Chennai Metrowater has been instructed to ensure transparency in its tender processes and improve water supply to underserved areas. Additional Chief Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi emphasized the need for adequate safety measures during water supply and sewerage projects. The agency is currently supplying approximately 1,250 million liters of water daily and must address residents' complaints effectively.
- ▪Chennai Metrowater must ensure transparency in all tender procedures.
- ▪Officials are directed to improve water supply to tail-end areas and unserved streets.
- ▪The city is currently supplied with nearly 1,250 million liters of water a day.
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Chennai Metrowater must ensure transparency in all tender procedures undertaken, Additional Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, instructed officials during a review meeting held here on Wednesday.Reviewing the progress of the water agency’s ongoing works, Mr. Bedi directed the officials to ensure that water supply reached the tail-end areas and unserved streets.Currently, Chennai is being supplied with nearly 1,250 million litres of water a day through various sources, including reservoirs and desalination plants.
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