India is facing a critical water scarcity issue, with Bengaluru, a major tech hub, being significantly affected. The crisis is attributed to large demand-supply gaps, inefficient water resource management, and the impact of climate change. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed concern over the Karnataka government halting four projects worth Rs 20,000 crores in May 2023 and criticized it for not promoting the 'Jal Jeevan Mission,' aimed at providing drinking water to every household. She highlighted the severity of the situation in Bengaluru, mentioning the city's struggle with a drinking water crisis and the risk of contaminated water reaching the population. The crisis has sparked a political debate, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rebutting Sitharaman's remarks. Amidst this, plans for a separate pipeline to provide treated water to industries are being considered.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman expresses dismay at water scarcity situation in Bengaluru https://t.co/kA3DacFp1O
Union Minister for Finance @nsitharaman expresses dismay at the water scarcity situation in Bengaluru. She says that it is worrying and sad that the global city of Bengaluru is suffering from a drinking water crisis. She further adds that there seems to also be an outbreak of…
#WATCH | Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "First of all, I want them (Karnataka government) to say why in May 2023, four projects totalling Rs 20,000 crores, were stopped? Why is 'Jal Jeevan Mission' which is bringing drinking water to every house not being encouraged?… https://t.co/fgWOZ01vhh
#Water scarcity in #India is marked by enormous demand-supply gaps, inefficient #water resource management, and the impact of #climatechange, notes @soumyabh_swears https://t.co/2VndhBYYuf
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