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MP CM Takes Action on Indore Water Crisis: Show-Cause Notices and Transfers Ordered

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed that show-cause notices be served to the Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Additional Commissioner following the contaminated drinking water incident. He also ordered the immediate transfer of the Additional Commissioner from Indore and the removal of the in-charge Superintending Engineer from water distribution duties. The CM emphasized that corrective measures are being extended statewide, with instructions for a time-bound action plan. A virtual meeting has been convened with officials from all 16 municipal corporations to review the situation and issue necessary directives.

Key Points: MP CM Orders Action on Indore Contaminated Water Incident

  • Show-cause notices to IMC officials
  • Immediate transfer of Additional Commissioner
  • Statewide corrective action plan
  • Virtual meeting with all municipal corporations
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"Show-cause notice to be served to IMC Commissioner": MP CM Yadav reviews Indore water contamination issue

MP CM Mohan Yadav orders show-cause notices, transfers officials over Indore's contaminated water, and calls a statewide review meeting for corrective measures.

"In connection with the tragic incident... we are now taking corrective measures for other parts of the state as well. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, January 2

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reviewed the steps being taken by the state government officials regarding the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore and issued necessary directions.

CM Yadav instructed to serve show-cause notices to the Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Additional Commissioner.

Additionally, he directed to transfer of the Additional Commissioner from Indore with immediate effect, and to withdraw the charge of the water distribution works from the In-charge Superintending Engineer.

"This morning, I reviewed the actions being taken by the state government in the Indore contaminated drinking water case with the Chief Secretary and other officials and issued necessary directives. We also discussed the report submitted by the Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Administration and Development)," CM said in a post on X.

He further added, "I instructed that show-cause notices be issued to the Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Additional Commissioner in this regard. The Additional Commissioner be immediately transferred from Indore, and the in-charge Superintending Engineer be relieved of his duties in the water distribution department. I also directed that the necessary vacant posts in the Indore Municipal Corporation be filled immediately."

The Chief Minister also emphasised that following the Indore contaminated drinking water incident, corrective measures were being taken for other parts of the state as well, stressing instructions were given to the concerned officials for the purpose.

"In connection with the tragic incident caused by the contaminated drinking water in Indore and after taking strict action against the responsible officials, we are now taking corrective measures for other parts of the state as well. Instructions have been given to the concerned officials to prepare a time-bound action plan for the same," the CM said in the post.

He added, "In this regard, a virtual meeting has been convened this evening with the mayors, chairpersons and commissioners of all 16 municipal corporations, along with district collectors, officials from the Health Department, Urban Development Department, Public Health Engineering Department and other concerned headquarters-level officers. The meeting will review the situation across the state and necessary directions will be issued."

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the action is necessary, it feels reactive. Where was the oversight before this happened? Show-cause notices and transfers are fine, but we need a permanent solution and better infrastructure maintenance to prevent such crises in the first place.
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Priyanka N
Finally! Indore is supposed to be a clean city. This is a major failure. The health of citizens is paramount. I hope the time-bound action plan they talk about is actually implemented and not just another file moving in the bureaucracy.
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Aman W
Transferring one officer and issuing notices won't solve the deep-rooted problem. The entire water supply system needs a thorough audit. What about compensation for the affected families? The action seems incomplete without that.
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Michael C
Proactive review for other cities is a positive step. Hopefully, this incident leads to statewide improvements in water management. Public health infrastructure cannot be neglected.
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Kavya N
This is basic governance. Clean drinking water is a fundamental right. The fact that such a meeting has to be called after a tragedy shows the system was sleeping. Hope the virtual meeting today yields concrete results and not just more directives.

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