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Delhi Jal Board to deploy 600 EV tankers to supply water across city during summer

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Jan 21(UNI) Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma chaired the 176th meeting of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Wednesday at the Delhi Secretariat. The meeting focused on preparedness for the upcoming summer season, efficient use of water resources and closing long-pending infrastructure gaps, particularly in unauthorised colonies and peripheral areas of the city.
DJB approved 600 electric vehicle (EV) water tankers to ensure an uninterrupted water supply during peak summer months.
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