Deputy CM Shivakumar launches 3 initiatives of BWSSB: ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ and ‘Sarala Cauvery’

BENGALURU: Reinforcing the government’s commitment to citizen welfare and smart urban services, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday launched two ambitious initiatives of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) — ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ and ‘Sarala Cauvery’ — in front of the grand steps of the Vidhana Soudha, an official release said.

To counter rising private tanker rates and water scarcity during summer-time as well as during demand surges, the ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ initiative introduces BIS-certified, government-supplied clean drinking water delivered via GPS-tracked tankers, the release said.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಜಲಮಂಡಳಿಯು ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ವಿನೂತನವಾದ, ‘ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಕಾವೇರಿ’ ಎಂಬ ಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಗೊಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದು ಟ್ಯಾಂಕರ್‌ ಮಾಫಿಯಾಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಡಿವಾಣ ಹಾಕಿ, ಮಹಾನಗರಿಯ ಜನತೆಯ ನೀರಿನ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಿವಾರಿಸಲಿದೆ.‌ ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಸದುಪಯೋಗಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.#WaterForAll pic.twitter.com/EvvxYXBRGx

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 9, 2025

“This makes Bengaluru the first city in India to offer a government-managed, tech-enabled water tanker delivery system. A user-friendly mobile app and web platform have been launched to enable citizens to register and book tankers, choose suitable capacity, track the vehicle in real-time, make payments online, and receive driver and delivery information”, it said.

An OTP verification is mandatory at the time of delivery to ensure accountability. The service guarantees doorstep delivery within 24 hours of booking, even during peak demand periods, at no additional cost. A 24/7 helpline has been established for grievance redressal.

The pricing for tankers is competitively set and significantly lower than market rates. For deliveries within a 2-km radius, a 4,000-litre tanker is priced at Rs 660, 5,000 litres at Rs 700, 6,000 litres at Rs 740, and 12,000 litres at Rs 1,290. Additional kilometers are charged at Rs 50/km for smaller tankers and Rs 70/km for the 12,000-litre capacity. The scheme ensures stable pricing and water quality, in contrast to private tankers with often unknown sources, the release said.

ಸರ್ವರಿಗೂ ‘ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಕಾವೇರಿ’,
ಮನೆ ಬಾಗಿಲಿಗೆ ‘ಸರಳ ಕಾವೇರಿ’

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಟ್ಯಾಂಕರ್ ನೀರು ಪೂರೈಕೆ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಮಾಫಿಯಾವಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪಿಸಿ, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಗೆ ಕಡಿಮೆ ದರದಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಪೂರೈಸಲು ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ‘ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಕಾವೇರಿ’ ಯೋಜನೆ ಜಾರಿಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ವಿಧಾನಸೌಧದ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಸರ್ವರಿಗೂ ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಕಾವೇರಿ’, ‘ಮನೆ… pic.twitter.com/PTUo2Q1NVm

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 10, 2025

Alongside, the ‘Sarala Cauvery’ scheme was launched to simplify the process of obtaining new Cauvery water connections through an easy installment payment facility. For houses with a built-up area of up to 600 sqft, residents can now pay Rs 1,000 initially and the remaining amount in 12 equal monthly installments, along with water usage charges and a nominal 0.15 per cent service fee. For apartments and buildings above 600 sqft., applicants can pay 20 per cent of the demand notice amount upfront and the remaining 80 per cent in 12 monthly installments.

The BWSSB will provide the physical connection upon payment of the initial 20 per cent. This scheme is aimed at supporting urban poor, middle-class families, and apartment communities who struggle with large upfront costs.

Speaking at the launch, Shivakumar emphasized the government’s goal to make water services accessible, transparent and affordable to all citizens. He noted that both schemes are examples of a pro-people, technology-driven governance model that prioritizes inclusivity and accountability. (ANI)