New Delhi, March 19 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) inaugurated a "Water ATM" in Chanakyapuri on Thursday, as part of a comprehensive infrastructure strengthening initiative aimed at expanding access to safe drinking water, particularly in areas that experience recurring shortages during the peak summer months.
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal stated that the Water ATM in Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, is the first of the proposed 50 additional ATMs in the council area, and more will be added soon under the council's Summer Action Plan.
"Water ATMs will be installed in all the schools in the area, and more public places will be covered under this plan," Chahal said.
Officials stated that 37 water ATMs are operational in NDMC areas, of which 17 distribute water on a payment basis, while the rest offer free services.
"The council now plans to install around 50 additional water ATMs in NDMC areas, including locations near JJ clusters, which will provide drinking water free of cost."
"We are also proposing the installation of such units outside NDMC and Navyug schools so that students, parents, and visitors can access safe drinking water," Chahal said.
Currently, officials stated that NDMC receives most of its potable water from the Delhi Jal Board through tapping points linked to major water treatment plants at Chandrawal, Wazirabad, Haiderpur, and Sonia Vihar.