Mumbai's Water Woes Solved? BMC's 100-Meter Deep Tunnel Project Gets Green Light

• The Central Government's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted CRZ approval for a new water tunnel project between Kashali and Mulund.
• This underground tunnel, approximately 100 meters deep, aims to replace dilapidated British-era pipelines and prevent water wastage due to frequent leakages.
• Mumbai currently receives 3950 million liters of water daily from seven dams, with 2000 million liters from Bhatsa dam alone.
• The new tunnel will provide a secure and smooth water supply, acting as a backup for existing pipelines and protecting against threats from urban development.
• A pumping station with 455 million liters capacity in Pise village, Bhiwandi taluka, also received CRZ approval, enhancing future water security.

Why It Matters: Mumbai gets CRZ approval for a 100-meter deep underground water tunnel to secure its future water supply.