Centre has taken note of water contamination incident in Indore, Minister informs Rajya Sabha
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Union Minister Tokhan Sahu informed Rajya Sabha that the Centre is supporting Indore Municipal Corporation with AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 schemes to address water contamination in Bhagirath Pura.
Background
The Indore Municipal Corporation identified old pipelines dating back to 1997 as a factor in water contamination. The Union government is providing financial and technical interventions through AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 to overhaul and modernize the water supply system.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAMRUT and AMRUT 2.0: Schemes for overhauling, augmentation, and modernization of water supply systems.
- PlaceBhagirath Pura: Location in Indore where water contamination led to reported deaths.
- FactPipelines in Indore identified as contributing to contamination date back to 1997.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of urban infrastructure modernization in ensuring public health and addressing water-borne diseases in rapidly expanding Indian cities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure decay: Aging pipeline networks from the late 1990s increasing risk of water-borne pathogens
- Fiscal federalism: Central funding via AMRUT schemes to supplement state-level municipal water management
Keywords: Urban infrastructure · Public health · Water security · AMRUT scheme · Municipal governance
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