Deputy CM Shivakumar hints at hike in water tariff in Bengaluru


PTI, Aug 22, 2024, 2:08 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday indicated that a possible hike in the water tariff in the city is on the cards, as he highlighted the financial strains faced by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).

Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge of Bengaluru development, said the loss-making BWSSB has not been able to take up new projects, and even has no funds to pay power bills and salaries to its employees.

“There is a proposal (to hike) water prices for eight to nine years. We have to expand (supplies), save and increase the level of underground water. Population is increasing,” he said.

“(BWSSB) is running at a loss, there is no money to pay power bills, there is no money to give salary. How to do things? There is no other option. We will look into it. We cannot hike tariffs for everyone, we may have to do it for some sections….no decision yet (on how much to hike). I will discuss in the Cabinet and with the citizens and do it,” he added.

Shivakumar in June too had indicated that a possible hike in the monthly water charges in the city is on the anvil.

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