Government Schemes and Policy · 7 January 2026

Indore Epidemic Response: Chlorination & Tanker Supply Drive

Exam-focused facts from the 7 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Indore health administration declared the Bhagirathpura waterborne outbreak an epidemic.
  • Specialised teams from ICMR-NIRBI and NCDC were called in to contain the spread and identify contamination sources.
  • Narmada water supply in the affected zone remains suspended until pipelines are certified fully decontaminated.

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