NEWS – BWSSB launched Jalasnehi, Jalamitra, Jalasamrakshaka, and Antharjala to address water shortage and misuse issues in Bangalore

HIGHLIGHTS

Purpose of Applications

• Jalasnehi: Allows consumers to request treated water from BWSSB.
• Jalamitra: Facilitates citizens, NGOs, and volunteers in preventing water leakage and conducting surveys.
• Jalasamrakshaka: Enables reporting of water misuse for penalization.
• Antharjala: Streamlines the process of applying for borewells with BWSSB’s permission.

Other highlights

• BWSSB
  • Launched the ‘Save water for growth of Bengaluru’ campaign to raise awareness about water conservation.
  • Encourages citizen participation through the applications, seeking support to manage water resources efficiently and prevent misuse.
  • To use the applications to penalize those using potable water for banned purposes and streamline borewell drilling processes.
• The ‘Save water for growth of Bengaluru’ campaign includes e-autos with water conservation messages and provides eight simple ways to save water.