New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday inaugurated a “Water ATM” in Chanakyapuri, which is a part of extensive infrastructure strengthening initiative aimed at expanding access to safe drinking water, particularly in areas that face recurring shortages during peak summer months.
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal said that the Water ATM in the Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri is the first of the proposed 50 additional ATMs in the council area and more will be added soon under its Summer Action Plan.
“Water ATMs will be installed in all the schools in the area and more public places will covered under this plan,” Chahal said.
Officials said 37 water ATMs are operational in NDMC areas, out of which 17 distribute water on 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 installation of such units outside NDMC and Navyug schools so that students, parents and visitors can access safe drinking water,” Chahal said.
At present, officials said, 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. PTI VBH NB
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