Indore's 'Cleanest City' Title Questioned as 67% Water Unfit, Central Report Reveals

• Central report reveals 67% of water samples in Indore, India's 'cleanest city', are unfit for consumption.
• The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti's 'State Report 2024' found only 33% of Indore's water fit, half the national average.
• Madhya Pradesh faces widespread water quality issues, with 37% of its water unfit for drinking and only 63% passing tests.
• The report follows 10 deaths and 1,100 illnesses in Indore attributed to 'toxic' water, leading to two official dismissals.
• Water samples were tested for E. coli, Total Coliform, and pH levels between July and October 2024.

Why It Matters: Central report exposes severe water quality crisis in Indore, challenging its 'cleanest city' status.