Overview

• The Karnataka government introduced the Sanchari Cauvery scheme to deliver BIS-certified Cauvery water at fixed, subsidized rates of ₹660 for 4,000 liters and ₹740 for 6,000 liters.
• This app-based service includes GPS tracking, OTP verification, 24-hour delivery, and a 24/7 helpline to ensure transparency and accountability.
• The initiative aims to undercut Bengaluru's private tanker operators, who charge up to ₹3,000 per tanker, and address a 400 MLD supply-demand gap in the city.
• A parallel scheme, Sarala Cauvery, simplifies access to piped water connections with low deposits and EMI options, targeting urban poor and apartment dwellers.
• The government also laid the foundation for a ₹1,900 crore Vrishabhavathi river treatment project to enhance water availability in rural Bengaluru.