The Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) has announced plans to go on strike in protest against the Central Ground Water Authority’s (CGWA) directive mandating licenses for groundwater extraction. The association claims this move will disrupt both commercial operations and key government infrastructure projects.

MWTA Secretary Rajesh Thakur stated, “The requirement to obtain a mandatory licence from CGWA is extremely difficult due to the stringent conditions imposed. We are seriously considering launching a strike against this decision.”