Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Digital Water Bank to Beat the Heat, 3000 Coolers to be Available for Public Use

In a significant move to tackle the ongoing heatwave and ensure access to clean drinking water, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a Digital Water Bank at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday. She was accompanied by Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and Minister Parvesh Verma.  

Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta along with Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and Minister Parvesh Verma inaugurated a Digital Water Bank at the Delhi Secretariat. The initiative aims to ensure clean, cold drinking water across government buildings, schools, and public spaces. It also focuses on… pic.twitter.com/bYZty6MQIb

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CM Rekha Gupta Launches Digital Water Bank to Beat the Heat, 3,000 Coolers for Public Use

The initiative aims to provide cold, purified water across government offices, schools, and public spaces through 3,000 digital water coolers. These units will help residents, especially children and outdoor workers, stay hydrated during extreme summer conditions.

Officials said the system will be monitored in real-time to track water quality and usage, making it a tech-driven, citizen-friendly solution. The government also plans to expand the service to crowded public zones like bus stops and parks in the coming weeks.

CM Gupta emphasised that the capital is experiencing record-high temperatures and urgent solutions are needed to protect public health. “No one should have to walk around in this heat without access to clean water. The Digital Water Bank is not just an infrastructure upgrade—it’s a health safeguard,” she said.

CM Gupta emphasised that the capital is experiencing record-high temperatures

The Chief Minister also instructed departments to work on awareness campaigns in schools, encouraging children to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. In addition, RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations) will be roped in to identify areas where extra water coolers might be needed.

Experts believe this project could become a model for other heat-affected regions in India, especially with climate change increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves.