Kolkata, Feb. 25 -- Kolkata : A National Level Workshop on 'Strengthening Chlorination for Safe Water Supply' was held on February 20, 2026, at SPM NIWAS, Kolkata. The workshop was organised by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM NIWAS), Kolkata with the support of Evidence Action (through its technical partner 'EAII Advisors' in India), under the guidance of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.

Shri Mohd. Ishfaq, IAS (Retd.), Advisor, SPM NIWAS, outlined the workshop's objective: identifying actionable solutions for strengthening chlorination systems and ensuring safe drinking water supply. He provided an overview of the current water disinfect...