The Chief Minister Urban Drinking Water Scheme has been started from the year 2012 to provide drinking water in the cities of the state. Under the scheme, 20 percent of the project cost for cities with more than 50,000 population and 30 percent of the project cost for cities with less than 50,000 population is provided by the state government. The remaining 80 percent and 70 percent of the amount is taken by urban bodies by taking loans, In which 75 percent of the loan is to be paid by the state government and 25 percent by the urban body.
Key Aspects and Initiatives:
- Swachh Jal Abhiyan (Jan 2026): A targeted campaign launched to ensure safe, clean drinking water in urban bodies following contamination issues, focusing on water quality testing and infrastructure repair.
- Infrastructure Development: The government is investing in modernizing supply, including projects like the over Rs 800 crore initiative in Indore under AMRUT 2.0.
- Technological Integration: Use of GIS mapping for water and sewer pipelines, along with robots for detecting leakages in pipelines.
- Water Quality Assurance: Comprehensive testing of all drinking water sources and treatment plants.
- Complaint Redressal: A dedicated system for residents to report drinking water issues via helpline number 181, with time-bound resolution.
- Strengthening Resources: The MP Cabinet has sanctioned significant funds, including additional allocations for water supply schemes to ensure urban sustainability.
The initiative works alongside national, state-level, and municipal, and rural schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure universal access to safe water.
