Delhi Takes Major EV Step to Improve Water Supply and Fight Pollution

Delhi Jal Board will induct 600 electric water tankers to curb air pollution and enhance water distribution. This structural reform aims to eliminate the unregulated water market, utilizing GPS monitoring for transparency. A sewage treatment project for the Yamuna was approved, benefiting over 4.17 lakh people.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 21-01-2026 19:35 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 19:35 IST

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The Delhi Jal Board is undergoing a major transition by incorporating 600 electric water tankers to address air pollution and enhance the distribution of water, officials announced Wednesday.

During a board meeting, Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma highlighted that this initiative is not just temporary but a fundamental change intended to curb the unchecked water market.

The Yamuna's rejuvenation received a boost with the approval of a Decentralized Sewage Treatment Project in Zindpur, aiming to serve over 4.17 lakh people by intercepting and treating waste scientifically.

(With inputs from agencies.)