In the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, a critical five-kilometer road segment connecting the revenue village of Nadi to Ghatiyali within the Sawar Panchayat Samiti area has been lying in severe disrepair for nearly five years. With every arrival of the monsoon season, deep potholes, muddy tracks, and knee-deep waterlogging transform the everyday commute into a hazardous ordeal for local residents.
Muddy Tracks and Risky Daily Commute
The condition of the route deteriorates significantly as soon as rainfall hits the region. Slippery mud covers large stretches of the road, forcing motorcycle and scooter riders to dismount and push their vehicles on foot to prevent slipping and injury. Schoolchildren, women, senior citizens, and daily wage earners face severe hardship as key connectivity between neighboring hamlets is disrupted by stagnant water.
Encroachments Blocking Natural Water Drainage
Detailing the root cause of the crisis, former Ward Panch Bhanwar Narendra Singh stated that this road connecting Ghatiyali toward Bajta serves as a vital lifeline for nearby rural communities. However, illegal encroachments by certain individuals on the natural drainage land near Nadi village have completely blocked the outflow of rainwater. Lacking an alternative drainage outlet, runoff spills onto the carriageway, eroding the road structure and causing continuous damage to the surface.
Administrative Delay and Key Demands of Residents
Residents noted that despite bringing the matter to the attention of the Panchayat administration multiple times, no concrete action has been taken. Written complaints submitted to the Public Works Department (PWD) have similarly yielded no resolution so far. Villagers have urged officials to conduct an immediate site inspection, remove encroachments from the drainage stream, construct a culvert along the primary Nadi village passage, and establish proper drainage infrastructure before the upcoming rains worsen the situation further.
