Hilly Aqua bottled water for Rs 13: Kerala Kaumudi impact

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government has taken immediate action to introduce bottled water to the market for Rs 13 as private companies rob people by selling bottled water for Rs 20.

Last Monday, Kerala Kaumudi has reported the delay in government's bottled water projects. As a result, Minister Roshy Augustine called a meeting and proposed to increase the production and distribution of bottled water.

Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation's Aruvikara plant will start the production of Hilly Aqua’s one litre bottled water soon. At present, 20 litres canned water are being supplied. The minister visited the plant at Aruvikara on Friday and assessed the production.

The decision has been taken to produce 57,600 litres of bottled water in two shifts at Aruvikara. Production will also be increased at Thodupuzha plant. In addition to One litre bottled water, 500 millitre and 2 litre bottled water will also be available in the market.

New plants will be opened soon in Aluva and Kozhikode.

Hilly Aqua will be made mandatory in government offices and functions. 20 litre water cans will be delivered to flats and offices. Bottled water will be available for sale at KSRTC bus stands , Bevco outlets and Supplyco shops. Government also plans to set up water kiosks in cities to sell a litre of bottled water for Rs 10.

Good quality water will be provided in the state at low cost, projects are under progress, said Minister Roshy Augustine