Background

Despite the fact that having access to clean water is a fundamental human right, research has found that about 50% of Delhi's residents reside in colonies with subpar water supply and quality. The system of water pipelines is not formally connected to these communities. Every day, residents spend hours getting water after rising early. According to the National Commission on Urbanization, India's water delivery system is heavily biased against underprivileged and underserved communities, as they are forced to deal with manufactured water shortages. In the case of Delhi, this is especially true.

Residents, especially those from marginalized communities, face a major issue as a result of the unjust allocation of water. People wait for hours in line at water stand posts in Delhi's slums and illegal colonies.

Limited durations of accessibility and irregular water supply also contribute to a rise in social tension among the populace, thus further affecting their quality of life. In Delhi, water tankers from both the water utility and the private sector bridge supply and demand shortages. Households purchase water from many private tankers who sell it without the water utility's license. Their access to water is not well controlled, and there are plenty of water sources available to these private tankers, including groundwater.

It is evident that these issues need to be addressed, and the only solution is to make water more accessible for the marginalized populations in Delhi. With open access to clean water, they would not have to rely on external sources to satisfy their water needs.