Anand Mahindra has praised Odisha's coastal city of Puri for achieving something that remains rare in India, a public water system trusted enough for residents to drink directly from the tap.
Sharing a video on X, Mahindra described Puri's transformation as a powerful example of what can happen when political leadership, administrative execution and community participation work together.
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"One of the great ironies of India is that we worship our rivers, yet rarely trust the water that flows into our homes," Mahindra wrote.
"Which is why Puri's transformation fascinated me. An entire city where people can apparently drink straight from the tap."
