Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman has assured that there are no plans to increase water tariffs this year.
Minister Thondaman highlighted that the implementation of any proposed water pricing formula would be executed in a manner sensitive to the well-being of the populace, ensuring minimal distress.
“We anticipate no increase in water tariffs for the current year. While we have completed the groundwork for the water tariff formula slated for introduction last year, we are currently reviewing its specifics. We aim to avoid burdening the public unnecessarily with the water tariff formula,” he explained.
He made these remarks while addressing various facets such as housing, land, education, health, and infrastructure during a press conference held at the Presidential Media Center on Monday (Feb 26).
Commenting on the issues faced by the upcountry Tamil community, Minister Thondaman emphasized that addressing the challenges encountered by the upcountry Tamil community should extend beyond mere daily wages.
Minister Thondaman remarked on the unnecessary nature of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed by certain political parties, purportedly aimed at resolving the issues faced by the upcountry Tamil populace, stressing that genuine solutions to these issues do not necessitate MoUs.
The full statement of Minister Jeevan Thondaman;
“We anticipate no increase in water tariffs for the current year. While we have completed the groundwork for the water tariff formula slated for introduction last year, we are currently reviewing its specifics. Our aim is to avoid burdening the public unnecessarily with the water tariff formula.
Certain political entities have entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) regarding the issues faced by the upcountry Tamil community. However, MoUs are not required to address the genuine concerns of the upcountry Tamil populace. The upcountry Tamil community …read more
Source:: News Wire