India, Aug. 30 -- DJB launches e-KYC drive as government extends regularisation and bill waiver deadlines

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is facing a major challenge in curbing illegal water connections across the national capital, with officials estimating that a large number of consumers continue to draw water without valid connections. Notably, Delhi has approximately 70 lakh electricity connections, while the number of registered water connections stands at around 30 lakh. Although several areas of the capital are still without piped drinking water facilities, officials said that even after accounting for these unserved areas, there remains a significant gap between electricity and water connections, indicating widespread unauthorised wate...