Delhi Jal Board gets Rs 9,000 crore to cut non-revenue water to 15%
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims + Mains·
Smart Governance and AI in urban infrastructure: a relevant GS3 and Science & Technology case study.
Why in news
Water Minister Parvesh Verma inaugurated the Intelligent Command and Control Centre (IC³) to utilize AI and digital-twin technology to reduce non-revenue water in Delhi.
Background
The Delhi Jal Board received a ₹9,000 crore allocation to reduce non-revenue water from 45% to 15%. The IC³ system integrates data from smart meters, SCADA systems, and GPS-enabled vehicles.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TIC³ (Intelligent Command and Control Centre) utilizes artificial intelligence and digital-twin technology for water management.
- FactThe government allocated ₹9,000 crore to the Delhi Jal Board and ₹475 crore for the Chandrawal project.
- FactThe target for non-revenue water reduction in Delhi is from 45% to 15%.
- BodyThe IC³ was inaugurated at the JWIL Infra Limited office on Shivaji Marg.
Prelims practice question
Which technology is specifically utilized by the IC3 system to manage water resources in Delhi?
- (a)Blockchain
- (b)Nuclear Fusion
- (c)Quantum Computing
- (d)Digital-twin
Show answer
Answer: (d) Digital-twin — The IC3 system utilizes artificial intelligence and digital-twin technology for water management.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of AI and digital-twin technology can enhance urban water management and reduce resource wastage in rapidly expanding metropolitan areas.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: High non-revenue water levels due to aging pipelines and leakage
- Data-driven governance: Real-time monitoring via SCADA and smart meters to optimize distribution
- Technological leapfrogging: Using digital twins to simulate and manage complex urban water networks
Keywords: Digital Twin · Non-revenue water · Smart Governance · Resource Optimization · SCADA Systems
More Science & Technology notes
- Skyroot Aerospace secures Reflect Orbital contract for two dedicated launches after Vikram-1 success · 15 October 2026
- Dengue cases rose from 6.5 million to 14.6 million as Mosqitter launches AI surveillance · 14 October 2026
- IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL sign MoU to accelerate deep-tech defence start-ups · 14 October 2026
- Sigma Advanced Systems and MIL sign MoU to manufacture 155 mm artillery fuzes · 14 October 2026
- DeepMind chair warns AI systems could cause major security incidents within two years · 14 October 2026
- 7 of 16 planetary vital signs at record extremes, Oregon State researcher reports · 14 October 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.