‘Unfit for human consumption’: Centre’s 2024 survey flagged unsafe drinking water in rural Madhya Pradesh; only 33% of Indore households get potable supply

Government investigators have issued a startling report indicating that 36.7% of rural Madhya Pradesh’s drinking water is compromised, with Indore facing particularly severe contamination issues. This alarming discovery follows a previous report from 2016-17 that highlighted sewage concerns in Indore, signaling a dire need for action in response to neglected alerts.