Clean drinking water at 35 paisa/litre courtesy Maruti Suzuki
The company bears the initial cost of the water ATM, the panchayat provides the land and the electricity to operate the facility while WaterLife India sets up, operates and maintains the plant for at least 10 years, said the statement adding that this partnership will ensure that villagers can access clean drinking water, meeting WHO and ISO 10500 standards, at 35 paisa/litre.
Maruti Suzuki today inaugurated its 2nd water ATM in the Kasan village of Manesar that the auto major has adopted in Haryana. Image source: Reuters