New Delhi | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated a water ATM and other development projects in an unauthorised colony in the Shalimar Bagh area.

During the event, CM Gupta said that the government is working 24/7 to provide drinking water to every resident in the city.

"This is a first-of-its-kind big water ATM which will provide cold 30 litres per day of clean drinking RO water. Today, you have a government which is taking up so many projects for the development of unauthorised colonies and Jhuggis," Gupta said while addressing the public.

Gupta also distributed water ATM cards to local residents to facilitate easy access to safe drinking water.

"All units are equipped with a modern five-stage RO system, each capable of supplying around 2,000 litres of purified water per hour. The initiative is expected to substantially ease access to safe drinking water for residents in high-density neighbourhoods," she added.

The chief minister also said that the government is working towards providing all the Jhuggis in unauthorised colonies with Pucca homes.

"The day will come when every jhuggi resident in Delhi will have a pucca house. I will work continuously for this. Delhi has around 700 jhuggi clusters in which lakhs of people live," she added.

Around eight water ATMs have been installed across the CM's Shalimar Bagh assembly constituency, which are a part of the CSR initiative of Indian Oil Company.

The CM also requested residents of unauthorised colonies not to set up new jhuggis which block roads and create problems for others.

Gupta also inspected the cleaning of the Munak Canal and the construction of a Chhath ghat and sought detailed updates from officials.

"Clear directions were issued on the spot, making it clear that both projects must be completed within the stipulated timeline and with high-quality standards. CM emphasised that the work should be finished in time to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience during Chhath Puja," a statement said.

Gupta also said that timely and well-planned infrastructure for religious and cultural events is a priority for the government, ensuring a safe and clean environment for citizens.