Srinagar: The government is mulling to come up with the water meters in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure judicious use of the water.
The development comes close on the heels of Power Department’s move of installing smart meters across Kashmir including Srinagar. Many areas have already been covered under smart electric meters.
Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti department, Basharat Jeelani said that the initiative is under consideration, however, it would take time to introduce the water meters here in J&K.
“There are no plans to introduce water meters immediately, but the initiative is under consideration and would take time to implement it on the ground,” Jeelani said. He also said that the water meters will be introduced from capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir.
He added that it would take some more time to come up with the water meters.
The water meters in Jammu and Kashmir would help in ensuring judicious use of water and put an end to the misuse—(KNO)
