Gurugram: The Haryana State Information Commission has sought information from the Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner office on the number of water bodies present in the city. It has also asked the DC's office to submit the list of those water bodies that have been encroached upon.
Over 40 per cent of the citizens in Gurugram still depend on groundwater for their regular water supply. Water scarcity in many parts of the city has resulted in the growth of tanker mafia, who sell water to resident at exorbitant rates.
Most residents claim they are forced to pay sums as high as Rs 1,500 to the tankers.
A huge challenge lies ahead of public officials who want to revive the dying lakes of Gurugram, which is paramount to revive the falling groundwater reserves of the city.
A recent survey revealed that there are only 40 ponds left. This is a huge drop from over 600 ponds that used abound in the city in the 1950's.