In a significant initiative to support devotees and tourists, the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) has installed 200 water ATMs across the Maha Kumbh Mela grounds, providing pure RO drinking water completely free of cost.
With all the 200 water ATMs strategically placed near various sectors and temples, pure RO water is being provided free of cost to the lakhs of devotees visiting Maha Kumbh daily. Devotees can easily fill their bottles or utensils with clean drinking water at the press of a button.
Jal Nigam (Urban) Executive Engineer Satish Kumar said that the initial technical issues with the Water ATMs had been resolved. “Devotees can now access pure RO water completely free with just the press of a button,” he said, adding that the earlier fee of Re 1 for Water ATMs had been waived.
He said operators were present at each Water ATM to assist devotees, and technical issues were being monitored through sensor-based systems. “In case of any malfunction, technicians from the water corporation promptly address the issue,” he said.
Each Water ATM dispenses 12,000 to 15,000 litres of water daily, benefiting lakhs of devotees.
On Makar Sankranti, January 14, around 46,000 litres of water was provided through Water ATMs to meet the needs of devotees. Similarly, adequate arrangements have been made to ensure sufficient water supply on Mauni Amavasya, with preparations now complete.