The decision to implement the ‘Clean water for every household’ (Drink Directly from Tap) initiative on a pilot basis in Mysuru city was taken at a meeting chaired by Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah here on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to supply clean drinking water directly to every household through taps. The meeting discussed the necessary measures to implement the pilot project in Mysuru within one year.
Several cities in Western countries have established systems to supply clean drinking water directly to households through taps. With the objective of ensuring convenient access to safe and clean drinking water for urban residents, the meeting deliberated on introducing a similar system in Karnataka.
The meeting discussed the technical requirements, feasibility and potential challenges involved in establishing a system that supplies clean drinking water directly to households through taps. Mysuru has been selected for the pilot implementation of this initiative in Karnataka.
M. G. Mathi Vathanan, retired Additional Chief Secretary of the Government of Odisha, attended the meeting and shared his experience in implementing the initiative in Odisha. He offered several suggestions regarding the project’s technical framework, feasibility and effective implementation.
The meeting deliberated on the comprehensive transformation of slum areas, technology-driven implementation, strengthening social infrastructure and sustainable livelihood models.
Discussions focused on strategies to improve the quality of life in urban settlements, enhance access to basic civic amenities, leverage technology for effective project planning and implementation, and strengthen community participation.
The meeting also explored opportunities to promote inclusive urban development and improve the living standards of urban residents through integrated social infrastructure and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
It was decided that, following the pilot implementation of the drinking water project in Mysuru, its outcomes, advantages and challenges would be comprehensively assessed before considering its expansion to other urban areas across the State.
The meeting was attended by B. B. Kaveri, Secretary to the Government, Urban Development Department; the Director of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA); the Director of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB); and other senior officials.
Published - October 13, 2026 07:24 pm IST