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Demand for water has increased many folds over
the years and to meet the rising demand the water network distribution system
need to be enhanced and the number of treatment plants too require to be
increased. To accomplish all this; requires a cost, which our cash starved
state-government can’t afford for its inhabitants.
At present for the
Srinagar city only network of pipes that are laid are 20,000 km in length
which need to be further increased as the city limits has increased over the
years. The distribution system is too old to be used further and it needs to
be replaced otherwise this could lead to the increase in the pollution level
of the drinking water. Without caring for all this the government is
willingly taking the health of populace at risk.
The current demand of
the water for the Srinagar city alone is 261.217 MLD (Million Liter per Day),
the basis for this calculation is 175 LPCD (Liter Per Capita per Day).
Government is assuring the water supply at 135 LPCD. According to experts,
the real figures are much lower then what is being assured and they expect
this to get as low as 35 LPCD in the coming days.
Time has come when
all the stake holders especially the government need to think seriously on
the issue. As it is one of the fundamental rights of human to get safe and
clean water. It is prime duty of the concerned departments to come up with
the sustainable action plans and get those implemented on the ground at a
speedy pace.
(Author can be contacted at bilal4u2@gmail.com)
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