KWA issues notice to firm over water supply disruptions in Kochi
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Summary
Over 5,000 households in the West Kochi region had been affected following a major leak in a pipeline near Perumanoor on May 18; delay in Aluva water treatment plant maintenance also hit supply
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population ~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right