Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday informed the State Assembly that the Agartala Municipal Corporation’s water supply system is being reinforced not only through infrastructure upgrades but also via stringent quality control measures and extensive public awareness initiatives.
Emphasizing water safety, the Chief Minister said that all water treatment plants in the city are equipped with laboratories where water quality is tested on a daily basis. To further strengthen monitoring at the grassroots level, members of self-help groups—designated as “Amrut Mitras”—have been deployed across all wards. These trained volunteers conduct household-level testing using field test kits and directly inform residents about the safety of their drinking water, helping build transparency and trust.
To complement these efforts, the government has launched the “Clean Your Water Tank” campaign across the city. Under this initiative, awareness leaflets are being distributed door-to-door, encouraging households to clean their storage tanks at least once every six months. The campaign is aimed at minimizing contamination risks and promoting better hygiene practices among citizens.
Highlighting the current status of water supply, Saha noted that nearly 90,000 households in Agartala have direct connections, with around 70 million litres of water supplied daily. However, families without direct access often depend on public hydrants or private tube wells, making awareness campaigns and regular testing even more crucial for safeguarding public health.
The Chief Minister also outlined ongoing projects designed to enhance supply capacity, including new Modified Iron Removal Plants at Moriam Nagar and Subhashnagar, as well as a 5.5 MLD Ground Water Treatment Plant at Netaji Adarsha Vidyamandir.
He stressed that while infrastructure expansion will continue, maintaining water quality and ensuring active citizen participation will remain central to Agartala’s water management strategy.
