India, June 15 -- Launched in 2018 to provide clean drinking water at subsidised rates, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG)'s 29 Smart Water ATMs have largely fallen into disrepair, with most units lying defunct across the city.

Strategically located in markets and other high-footfall areas, the water ATMs were installed to provide residents with access to safe drinking water at subsidised rates, with users charged Rs.2 for 250 ml, Rs.3 for 1 litre, and Rs.10 for 20 litres.

According to residents, the water ATMs, including those at sectors 14, 31, 46, 47 and 56 and Hero Honda Chowk, have remained defunct, with no water supply available from the units.

Savita Devi, a resident of Sector 46, said the water ATM installed in her are...