India, April 16 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has decided to outsource the operation and maintenance of boosting stations and the water distribution network to private agencies under a Rs.38-crore plan.

Officials said the move aims to streamline drinking water supply and tackle shortages during peak summers by ensuring uninterrupted water supply, faster redressal of complaints, and better upkeep of infrastructure, including pipelines, boosting stations and reservoirs.

Contracts will be awarded for two years, replacing the earlier system of short-term tenders.

The city has been divided into multiple zones, with separate tenders for different wards. Estimates indicate that contracts worth Rs.9.3 crore will be issued for ...