Khoda Residents Drown in Water Bills as Mafia Thrives, Ganga Project Stalls

• Residents of Ghaziabad's Khoda spend 4,000-7,000 rupees monthly on water, exceeding grocery expenses.
• Illegal water mafia exploit the lack of Ganga water supply, selling water via tankers, plants, and tube wells.
• Water quality from these illegal sources is untested and questionable, posing significant health risks.
• The 183-crore Amrit 2.0 Ganga water supply project for Khoda remains stalled, offering no relief.
• Widespread illegal water extraction is causing rapid depletion of groundwater levels in the area.

Why It Matters: Khoda faces a severe water crisis, with residents overpaying for poor quality water while mafia profit and a key project stalls.