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22/04/2026
India’s water security debate is increasingly turning to how water is priced and managed — not just how much is supplied.
In an interaction with ET Infra, Sanjay Dahasahasra (Member, Expert Committee, Water Manual, MoHUA) highlighted the need for telescopic water tariffs to drive efficient consumption.
The idea 👇
• Basic water usage remains free or subsidised
• Higher consumption is charged at increasing rates
• Encourages conservation while protecting low-income households
But pricing alone isn’t enough 👇
Dahasahasra pointed to District Metering Areas (DMAs) as critical for tracking non-revenue water — a major issue in Indian cities due to leakages and inefficiencies.
He also stressed the role of digital systems:
• Sensors + SCADA for real-time monitoring
• Digital twins for predictive analysis and system health
The challenge 👇
India’s push for 24x7 water supply under AMRUT 2.0 is still constrained by legacy networks, poor metering and high losses.
The takeaway:
Improving urban water systems will require a combination of better pricing, granular monitoring and digital infrastructure — not just more supply.
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