CAG finds DJB's accounts not true and fair, ₹2,243 crore ADB funding withdrawn
This audit examined the functioning of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) regarding water supply, sewerage management, and financial operations for the period from 2017-18 to 2021-22.
Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
- Estimated revenue loss of ₹4,988 crore due to Non-Revenue Water (NRW) between 2017-22.
- Total outstanding loan and interest stood at ₹66,595 crore as of March 2022.
- Asian Development Bank withdrew financing of ₹2,243 crore for the rehabilitation of Wazirabad WTP.
- DJB paid a penalty of ₹25 lakh to the Central Pollution Control Board for delayed action on sewage issues.
- 212.59 MGD of untreated sewage from 1,080 unauthorized colonies was dumped into storm water drains.
- 55% (8,933 out of 16,234) of tested groundwater samples were found unfit for potable purposes.
- Transmission loss of water increased from 16% to 21% during 2017-22.
- Staff shortage increased from 23.09% to 32.12% during the audit period.
- Recommendations include formulating a water policy, installing flow meters, strengthening quality labs, and expediting collection of outstanding dues.
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Document details
| Official title | Performance Audit on Functioning of Delhi Jal Board (Report 3 of 2025) |
| Source body | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) — audit reports |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (audit_report) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |