Thursday, November 27, 2014

BWSSB : meeting with Mr.Narayanaswamy


He wanted us to write down questions for him to answer one at a time so it was difficult for us to have a conversation and follow up on his answers. These were questions asked:

Q. Which areas in bangalore receive Cauvery water and which don't?
- Bangalore city area and other CMCs (City Municipal Council) receive water but 110 villages on the outskirts do not.

Q. Why don't these places receive Cauvery water in their homes?
- It is under process.

Q. If not Cauvery, where do these places get their water from?
- Borewell water. He says it is available.

Q. What are the issues bangalore is facing regarding Cauvery water?
- That there is no regular supply of water and there are leakages.

Q. How are the locals reacting to these issues?
- There are no isuues.

Q. What kind of problems do local people approach the BWSSB with?
- Sanitary problems, no regular supply of water.

Q. What is your opinion about the Cauvery water dispute tribunal award?
- no opinion

Q.  How did karnataka suffer during the protests against building of dams?
- As per government directions.

Q. Karnataka is currently planning to construct another dam. how necessary is it?
- It is necessary. the population of karnataka is increasing.

Q.Is there a message from the BWSSB for the people of bangalore?
- Water is precious, You need to avoid leakages and wastage of water.


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