How to access Sanchari Cauvery water within BWSSB limits in Bengaluru
In a significant move to ensure the availability of clean and affordable drinking water, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has launched the ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ initiative. This program aims to provide Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified Cauvery water to residents across Bengaluru through a technologically advanced tanker delivery system.
What is sanchari cauvery?
Launched on May 9, 2025, ‘Sanchari Cauvery’—meaning “Mobile Cauvery”—is India’s first tech-enabled water tanker project. It allows residents to book water tankers online, ensuring timely delivery of safe drinking water at subsidized rates. The initiative is designed to reduce dependence on private water tankers, which often charge exorbitant rates and may supply water from unverified sources .
How to Book Sanchari Cauvery Water
Residents can access the service through the following platforms:
- Mobile App: Download the ‘Kaveri on Wheels’ app available on the Google Play Store.
- Website: Visit the official BWSSB portal
Booking Process:
- Registration: Sign up using your mobile number.
- Select Tanker Size: Choose from available tanker sizes based on your requirement.
- Schedule Delivery: Pick a convenient date and time for delivery.
- Payment: Make an online payment through the app or website.
- Track Delivery: Monitor your order in real-time via GPS tracking.
- Confirmation: Verify delivery through a One-Time Password (OTP) system
Pricing Details
The BWSSB has set competitive rates to ensure affordability
- 4,000 litres: ₹660
- 5,000 litres: ₹700
- 6,000 litres: ₹740
- 12,000 litres: ₹1,290
Note: For deliveries beyond a 2 km radius, additional charges apply—₹50 per km for smaller tankers and ₹70 per km for the 12,000-litre tankers .
Bulk booking for apartment complexes
Recognizing the high water demand in apartment complexes, especially in the 110 villages within the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits, BWSSB has introduced a bulk booking system under the Sanchari Cauvery scheme.This allows housing societies to schedule regular water deliveries by making a minimum of one month’s advance payment. The service operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional features
- Quality Assurance: All water supplied is BIS-certified, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
- Technological Integration: The initiative employs GPS tracking for tankers and a centralized supply control system to monitor deliveries.
- Customer Support: A 24/7 helpline is available for grievance redressal and assistance.