Drinking Water Action by Railways:


Visakhaptnam: Indian News Time: Following the CAG Report on Drinking Water Quality, whole day review was done by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Railway Minister, CRB & CEO and other senior officials, and immediate corrective measures have been ordered for Safe Drinking Water.

Immediate Actions:

▪ New "Tank to Tap" Water Filtration System at ∼20,000 locations including water coolers and a comprehensive water filtration and monitoring system will be installed at approximately 20,000 points across the railway network

▪ Replacement of Water Tanks

▪ Strict compliance on following:-

- Regular water quality testing at source and outlet points

- Centralized monitoring and accountability

- Scheduled cleaning and maintenance of storage tanks

This is a top priority area and will be monitored directly at the Board level. Progress and water quality reports will be published periodically to ensure transparency.

This action is part of a larger drive to address all CAG observations and improve the overall travel experience

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