Karnataka Plans Cauvery Water Tariff Hike Amid Bengaluru Crisis

Karnataka government plans to revise the Cauvery water tariffs for the first time in 13 years as Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis. The proposed hike aims to meet growing demand and support the financial stability of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). Currently, domestic tariffs range from Rs 7 to Rs 45 per kilolitre, with a fixed charge of Rs 56.