Amid rising cyber frauds of varying kinds, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has issued an important alert concerning a recent incident involving fraudulent claims and attempts at extortion by individuals falsely representing the organisation
The Bawana constituency is home to nearly seven lakh residents, many of whom have been grappling with inadequate water supply.
Delhi Water Minister Pravesh Verma has launched a new initiative under the Summer Action Plan to ensure weekly review meetings with Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials to assess water supply, improve sewer systems, and enhance transparency in water distribution.
In his letter addressed to the central vigilance commissioner, he accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of ignoring a letter from the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) and stated that this clearly indicates a “massive corruption” scandal in the DJB.
The BJP leader has claimed that once the investigation is completed, corruption involving Aam Aadmi Party leaders will be exposed to the people of Delhi.
In his letter to the CVC, the BJP leader accused the Delhi government of deliberate financial mismanagement in the city's water board. He alleged that the intentions of the government are dubious. They have not prepared a balance sheet of the DJB since 2018 to hide the corruption.
The minister has said that it is now the CS's personal responsibility to resolve the crisis.
Saxena also reviewed the preparedness and emergency response of various departments to deal with the situation.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi issued an order to this effect to initiate a crackdown on washing cars with piped water, overflowing water tanks, and use of domestic water supply for construction or any other commercial purpose.
A child fell into a borewell in the Keshopur area of Delhi on Sunday, an official said.
