Aizawl Moves Towards 24x7 Drinking Water as Pilot Project Begins for 300 Homes

Aizawl | January 23, 2026 Nearly 300 households in Aizawl will soon receive round-the-clock drinking water as the Mizoram Government prepares to roll out a pilot project under the AMRUT 2 scheme. Officials said on Friday (January 23, 2026) that the initiative aims to ensure continuous and reliable water supply in selected areas of the state capital. The ₹5.24 crore project was unveiled by Public Health Engineering Minister Lalnilawma on Thursday night (January 22, 2026). Funded under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2, the project will initially cover the Vaivakawn and Chawnpui localities in the western part of Aizawl. “The Vaivakawn and Chawnpui areas in the western part of the town will have round-the-clock access to drinking water in four to six months when the project is complete,” Mr. Lalnilawma said, calling it a milestone for Mizoram. He added, “Steps will be taken to eventually extend the facility to other households as well.” Explaining the technical features, the Minister said smart water metres will be installed and a new pipeline network will be used for smooth implementation. He also informed that proposals have been sent to the Centre to secure funds for improving water supply in other towns across the State. However, he noted that several water-related projects have faced delays due to the lack of environmental clearance and land availability. Highlighting the importance of water conservation, Mr. Lalnilawma urged citizens to use water responsibly. He said the government has launched an Android app called ‘Tui leak’, through which people can report leakage in water pipelines. Officials said modern technology such as “Internet of Things (IoT) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) will be used in the 24x7 water supply system to enhance operational efficiency, scalability and real-time data monitoring.” They added that “Ultrasonic level indicator, automated valve and flow metres will be installed to monitor water level, water flow, pressure and equitable supply,” and that smart water metres will be provided to consumers free of cost. Aizawl Takes a Big Step Towards 24x7 Drinking Water for Homes Around 300 households in Aizawl are set to receive uninterrupted drinking water as the Mizoram Government launches a pilot project to ensure 24x7 supply. Officials said on Friday (January 23, 2026) that the initiative will mark a major shift in the city’s water distribution system. The ₹5.24 crore project, funded under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2 scheme, was unveiled by Public Health Engineering Minister Lalnilawma on Thursday night (January 22, 2026). “The Vaivakawn and Chawnpui areas in the western part of the town will have round-the-clock access to drinking water in four to six months when the project is complete,” Mr. Lalnilawma said, describing it as a milestone for Mizoram. He also said, “Steps will be taken to eventually extend the facility to other households as well.” The Minister said the project will use a new pipeline network and smart water metres to ensure better supply and monitoring. He added that proposals have been sent to the Centre to strengthen water supply in other towns of the State, though some projects have been delayed due to issues related to land and environmental clearance. Officials said advanced technology will play a key role in the system. “Internet of Things (IoT) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) will be used in the 24x7 water supply system to enhance operational efficiency, scalability and real-time data monitoring.” They added that “Ultrasonic level indicator, automated valve and flow metres will be installed to monitor water level, water flow, pressure and equitable supply,” and smart water metres will be given to consumers free of cost. Citizens have also been urged to save water and report leaks through the ‘Tui leak’ mobile app.