Overview
- A regional Pollution Control Board survey confirmed faecal coliform in groundwater and tube-well samples in Bhagirathpura and nearby areas of Indore.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the two-phase Swachh Jal Abhiyan featuring robotic pipeline inspection, GIS mapping, routine water testing, a 181 helpline and weekly Jal Sunwai grievance hearings.
- Indore officials reported chlorination of 3,600 borewells and said about 30% of new pipelines are laid, targeting clean water delivery in three days pending sample clearance.
- The health department has confirmed seven deaths linked to the outbreak, while residents and Congress leaders claim 17–21; compensation cheques of Rs 2 lakh have been issued to 18 families.
- Congress held a Nyay Yatra in Indore demanding resignations, FIRs and a judicial probe, as the High Court directed the Chief Secretary to brief it on January 15 on statewide preventive actions.