The government’s plan to revise Bengaluru’s water tariff to rescue BWSSB from financial crisis has met political opposition. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar insists on the hike, noting BWSSB’s monthly loss of Rs 25 crore. With the Cauvery V Stage project due next year, further financial strain of Rs 30 crore monthly is anticipated, amplifying the board’s fiscal woes.Shocking: 55% of BWSSB’s revenue goes into clearing electricity bills in Bengaluru!
The government’s plan to revise Bengaluru’s water tariff to rescue BWSSB from financial crisis has met political opposition. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar insists on the hike, noting BWSSB’s monthly loss of Rs 25 crore. With the Cauvery V Stage project due next year, further financial strain of Rs 30 crore monthly is anticipated, amplifying the board’s fiscal woes.
