Hyderabad, Oct. 31 -- Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Saturday, October 31, said that the implementation of the Green Tankers initiative in the core urban region of Hyderabad would start from November 1 which would supply treater water. The development is important given that the urban area and its surrounding areas are in for a tough summer next year on account of less rainfall due to El Nino.

The Telangana Chief Secretary also said that efforts are being undertaken to reduce water consumption by 20 per cent across individuals, institutions and industries through awareness and conservation measures under the government's Save Water Campaign.

During a review of the drinking water supply situation in the core urban region at the...