Bihar's government cancels ₹3,600 crore rural water supply tenders, citing inadequate coverage and non-compliance.

Bihar's government canceled ₹3,600 crore worth rural water supply tenders from the previous Mahagathbandhan regime, citing inadequate coverage and non-compliance with due process. The Public Health Engineering Department has already nullified 350 tenders worth ₹826 crore. The current government is working on issuing revised tenders for hand pumps and mini water supply systems installation, and planning to introduce solar mini piped water supply systems in rural areas.

July 05, 2024
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