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Abu Road Water Harvesting Project Faces Scrutiny Over Construction Irregularities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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In Abu Road, Rajasthan, officials question the quality of a water harvesting system built outside municipal limits, alleging that bricks were used without proper excavation or technical procedures.
Abu Road, a town in Rajasthan, has come under scrutiny after residents raised concerns about a water harvesting system installed outside the municipal limits.
The project, intended to capture excess water from handpumps for irrigation and recharge, reportedly used brick walls instead of the prescribed excavation and technical methods.
Local officials allege that the construction was rushed and did not follow standard guidelines, raising doubts about the system’s durability and safety. The use of bricks without proper foundation work could compromise the structure’s integrity and the quality of stored water.
In response, the municipal corporation has said it will conduct an independent audit of the project and investigate the alleged irregularities. Officials also mentioned that they will review the contractor’s compliance with the approved plans.
If the findings confirm the claims, the authorities may order remedial work or even dismantle parts of the system, potentially delaying the project’s completion and affecting the community’s water security.
The project, intended to capture excess water from handpumps for irrigation and recharge, reportedly used brick walls instead of the prescribed excavation and technical methods.
Local officials allege that the construction was rushed and did not follow standard guidelines, raising doubts about the system’s durability and safety. The use of bricks without proper foundation work could compromise the structure’s integrity and the quality of stored water.
In response, the municipal corporation has said it will conduct an independent audit of the project and investigate the alleged irregularities. Officials also mentioned that they will review the contractor’s compliance with the approved plans.
If the findings confirm the claims, the authorities may order remedial work or even dismantle parts of the system, potentially delaying the project’s completion and affecting the community’s water security.