First SCADA System for Equitable Water Distribution Commenced in Delhi

Lokesh Goswami | Ashish Tiwari
The seminar under the technical cooperation project of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), named “The Assistance Related to Delhi Water Supply Improvement Project” was organized by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and JICA. The objectives of the seminar were to share the experiences and knowledge of water supply management and to inaugurate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in Pitampura Pilot Project area. Esteemed guests included Ms. Nidhi Srivastava, Additional CEO, DJB; Mr. S.N.A Najmi, Member Finance, DJB; Mr. R. S Tyagi, Member (W.S), DJB; Mr. Yoichi Yamamoto, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Tokyo Waterworks) and Mr. Takema Sakamoto, Chief Representative, JICA India Office, among others.

The National Capital Territory of Delhi has a high rate of Non-Revenue Water (NRW*) between 40 to 50% and the reduction of NRW was one of the major issues to be tackled for efficient usage of drinking water. Subsequent to the preparation of master plan for water supply for Delhi 2021, JICA has committed Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 28,975 million (approx. Rs. 1,700 crore) for “Delhi Water Supply Improvement Project” to rehabilitate and improve the facilities under Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant area.