Railways Orders Safe Drinking Water Drive After CAG Report, Filtration Systems Planned At 20,000 Points | AI
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 tanksThis 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.