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TMC plans to privatize water supply Drawing inspiration from other civic bodies in the state, Thane Municipal Corporation is also planning to privatise the distribution of water-supply. TMC could well be the first civic body in the state to privatise distribution, a key part of the water-supply chain. In a bid to arrest the massive loss of water during distribution and the subsequent financial losses suffered by the water-supply department, TMC is considering privatisation of its water-supply distribution. "With two private companies already expressing their readiness to takeover the Corporation's water-supply distribution, the privatisation plans are likely to soon take a concrete shape," disclosed a senior official attached to TMC's water supply department. The idea to privatise Thane's water-supply department drew inspiration from a similar plan made by the civic authorities of Andheri, in Mumbai. Ever since Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran had expressed its inability to construct two channels for the flow of water to Thane city, TMC had taken over that part of the water-supply project to ensure that the channels were also constructed. Currently, Thane receives 350 mld of water, which is 50 mld lesser than the 400 mld needs of its population. Even out of this 350 mld, almost 20 percent of it's pilfered during distribution. Though the figure is less than the water lost by the other civic bodies, TMC is aiming to further reduce the losses, which will substantially improve the fiscal health of the water-supply department. Moreover, with the additional water expected in the future, the water needs of the entire population will be completely met. At a cost outlay of Rs. 125 crores, plans have been drawn for improvement of the water distribution system within the city. If this plan is cleared by the Government, the water woes of residents of areas like Mumbra and Wagle Estate, who are currently experiencing severe shortage, will also be alleviated. ¦ URL : http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/artMailDisp.aspx?article=01_09_2006_211_004 &typ=0&pub=264 |
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