Water ATM Initiative:
Innovative mine-water reuse projects in Jharkhand and Maharashtra — including Water ATMs by ACIC IIT-ISM Dhanbad and mine-water fisheries initiatives are transforming coal mine discharge into clean drinking water and sustainable livelihoods.Water ATMs are automated water-vending machines that purify and dispense treated mine water for public use at nominal costs, providing affordable access to clean drinking water.
Launched by Developed under the Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) at IIT-ISM Dhanbad, in collaboration with the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation (DMC).Aim is to convert discharged mine water into safe potable water, promote community health, and create a sustainable circular water economy in mining regions.
