UCF Watch | New Shillong Moves into Implementation
The ₹850.58-crore New Shillong Water Supply Scheme—Phase II, Part A marks an important implementation milestone under the Urban Challenge Fund. Designed for 24×7 water supply with 70 MLD capacity, smart metering and volumetric billing, the project demonstrates a decisive shift from infrastructure creation alone to measurable service delivery, revenue reform and long-term financial sustainability.
For Indian cities, the emerging UCF lesson is clear:
Infrastructure → Metering → Revenue Reform → Stronger Cash Flows → Greater Market-Finance Capacity
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