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Dilkhush Motis

Savar(Ajmer)@Smart Hustle. The public drinking water tank connected to Bisalpur drinking water project in Rainagar ka Jhopra of Gram Panchayat Barh Ka Jhopra of subdivision area is completely dry for the last two months. This tank, located near the house of Mangalaram Regar, once proved to be a lifeline for the villagers and passers-by, but at present not even a drop of water is available in it.Not bound. After the severe winter, now with the increasing heat, the water crisis has increased both the concern and anger of the villagers.

Ground reality vs government claims

Villagers allege that claims are made of regular water supply in the area under Bisalpur Drinking Water Project, but the situation on the ground is completely opposite. The supply is shown on paper by the water supply department, whereas the reality is that there has been no water in the tank for two months. This raises the question that why are the responsible officers not monitoring?

impact on everyday life

Women, elderly and children are facing the most problems due to the tank being dry. Rural women have to fetch water from distant sources—sometimes hand pumps and sometimes private borewells—in the morning and evening. Many times, even after standing in line for hours, sufficient water is not available.
Elderly people say that earlier water was available from a tank near the house, but now they have to wander for one bucket each. Due to this, not only physical fatigue is increasing but household work is also getting affected.

Danger for pedestrians too

Since this public tank was near the main road, it was also a major source of drinking water for the passers-by. Tractor-trolley drivers, laborers and other travelers used to stop here to drink water. Due to the tank remaining dry, even the pedestrians have to move forward in disappointment. Local people say that this situation shows neglect of rural areas.

No solution despite complaints

Villagers said that oral and written complaints were given to the officials of the water supply department several times, but till now no concrete action has been taken.

Disappointment even with public representatives

The villagers have also accused the local public representatives of indifference. He says that at the time of elections, big promises of development and basic facilities are made, but when it comes to basic needs like water, there is no hearing.

movement warning

On Friday, the villagers expressed their collective anger and warned that if the water supply was not restored soon, they would protest at the subdivision office. The villagers clearly said that this issue is not of politics but of life and death. It is not possible to imagine daily life without water.

demands from the administration

The villagers placed the following demands from the administration:

Regular water supply should be started in the public tank with immediate effect.

Accountability of responsible officers should be fixed.
Alternative sources should be developed to avoid water crisis in future.

demonstration of social solidarity

During this, a large number of rural women and men including Kamla Devi Regar, Asha Devi Regar, Ratni Devi Regar, Geeta Devi Chamar, Chhoti Devi Regar, Motiya Devi Regar, Sarita Regar, Jagdish Regar, Nirma Devi Regar, Ramgani Devi Regar, Sumitra Devi Regar, Mathura Lal Regar, Mahavir Regar, Lali Devi Regar were present. The active participation of women made it clear that the water crisis has become a collective suffering of the entire village.

The aim of the government’s ambitious Bisalpur drinking water project is to provide pure drinking water to rural areas, but the dry tank in Rainagar’s hut is raising question marks on the implementation of this scheme. If the solution is not found in time, the anger of the villagers can turn into a big movement.
Now it remains to be seen how much priority the administration takes to this serious problem and when the villagers get relief.