And now an ATM for water!

Posted on 24th Mar 2015 03:00 pm by mohit kumar

Sonkh (Uttar Pradesh), March 24 (IANS) If all goes well, water scarcity will soon be history in this part of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. An ATM-like machine that dispenses water will come up here in a fortnight.

Sonkh is famous as an archaeological site with a goldmine of valuable artefacts going back at least three millennia. But it is also known as an area where water is always in short supply.

The water dispensing machine with an RO plant will be the first of its kind in Uttar Pradesh, according to district officials. The machine will cater to some 2,500 families. A pre-paid card will be made available to those willing to pay for water.

The water cost has been kept low -- 10 to 20 paise a litre. School kids will get free water.

An official said the 20,000 litre plant would cost around Rs.18.56 lakh. Sonkh at present gets piped water from 10 km away.

An official said 80 percent work on the project was over. Within a fortnight, it should become operational, providing relief to residents of Sonkh, said the town's executive officer Ram Asrey Kamal.

Kamal said the water will be safe, cool and potable.

Other news

RR vs PBKS Playing 11: Rajasthan will miss Butler, match with Punjab today, see how the possible playing 11 will be

Rajasthan Royals team will play its 13th match on Wednesday against Punjab Kings, who are out of

This Dhansu phone is being launched on Amazon for less than 10 thousand, it will be available cheaper in the sale after just two days

Amazon Deal On Smart Phone: If you are planning to buy a good phone for less than 10 thousand, th

Avatar The Way of Water Day 1: Avatar 2 reached the maximum number of theaters, here are the final figures of advance booking

Ahead of the nationwide release of the film Avatar: The Way of Water' on Friday, the final figure

Umesh Pal Case: Fear was visible on the face of the mafia! Atiq's convoy stopped in Rajasthan, the sight looked something like this

In the Umesh Pal kidnapping case, the Prayagraj MP-MLA court on Tuesday sentenced former MP and m

Wagner Group: Russia's hired killers, who have been given the responsibility of killing the Ukrainian President, are so dangerous that Europe has also banned

Now five days have passed since Russia attacked Ukraine. Despite this, the Russian army has still

Typhoon Muifa: Port stalled in East China, schools also ordered to be closed; What is the reason after all?

Authorities in China's eastern province of Zhejiang have ordered ships to return to port. It has

Why PM Narendra Modi suddenly reached Leh, understand the meaning of Modi's presence on China border

PM Narendra Modi suddenly arrived in Leh on Friday morning along with Chief of Defense Staff (CDS

Two more hotels bow down in Joshimath: can collide with each other anytime; Supreme Court will decide today whether it is a national disaster or not

Two more hotels have leaned towards each other in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Their names are Snow Cr

After Suresh Raina-Dhawan, ED notice to Robin Uthappa, called for questioning in the online betting app.

Former Indian cricket team player Robin Uthappa was sent a notice by the Enforcement Directorate

Heavy Rainfall: Sky disaster from mountain to plain – rain alert in many states including Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, know the weather condition across the country

India Weather Update: Due to heavy rains and floods in many parts of the country, life is disturb