Bhiwadi, once a rising industrial hub of Rajasthan, is now battling severe waterlogging, potholes, and poor infrastructure. Learn why the city is sinking and what solutions can save it.
Bhiwadi waterlogging
Bhiwadi potholes
Neglected city of Rajasthan
Bhiwadi infrastructure crisis
Bhiwadi road accidents
Waterlogging in Rajasthan cities
BBH Foundation awareness
Introduction
Bhiwadi — Rajasthan’s industrial pride in the NCR belt — is slowly collapsing under its own weight. From broken roads to flood-like streets after every rain, the city today resembles a forgotten promise. The question remains: Will Bhiwadi rise again, or drown in waterlogging and potholes?
The Problem: Growth Without Planning
Rapid industrial expansion brought jobs, but not infrastructure. Encroached drains, poor stormwater planning, and cross-border disputes with Haryana left Bhiwadi vulnerable to flooding.
Monsoon Nightmare: A City of Lakes
Every rainfall turns Bhiwadi’s colonies into artificial lakes. Vehicles break down, homes fill with sewage-mixed water, and daily life comes to a halt. Beyond inconvenience, this has led to health crises like dengue, typhoid, and skin infections.
Potholes: The Silent Killers
While waterlogging grabs headlines, potholes claim lives silently. Two-wheeler riders are the worst victims. Hidden under muddy water, deep potholes lead to frequent accidents, property damage, and financial loss for residents.
Why Nothing Changes?
Blame game between Rajasthan and Haryana over drainage.
Patchwork solutions instead of permanent fixes.
Public apathy — complaints die after elections.
The Way Forward
Build stormwater pipelines & rainwater harvesting systems.
Resurface roads with durable materials instead of patch repairs.
Install Sewage Treatment Plants to prevent black water overflow.
Strengthen coordination between states for drainage clearance.
Launch community reporting apps for potholes and clogged drains.
Voices of Citizens
“We invested our savings in Bhiwadi homes, but now we live with fear of water entering our doors every monsoon.” – A resident’s cry for help.
A Dispute Dragging On for Two Years
The conflict between Bhiwadi and Dharuhera over rainwater management is not new. For the past two years, tensions have persisted between the two towns. The issue worsened back in 2019, when concerns about polluted industrial discharge from Bhiwadi deepened the rift between Rajasthan and Haryana. In response, the Haryana administration constructed a four-foot-high ramp on National Highway 919 to block the flow of water coming from Bhiwadi. While the measure may have reduced waterlogging in Dharuhera, it created a bigger crisis in Bhiwadi.
Because of this ramp, areas like Bhagat Singh Colony and several government offices in Bhiwadi often find themselves submerged during monsoons. On the other hand, whenever the ramp is removed, the colonies of Dharuhera are the ones left drowning.
Public Anger Remains Unresolved
For residents, the problem has become a yearly nightmare. Former Bhiwadi councillor Hawa Singh Daima expressed his frustration, saying, “Every year the streets turn into rivers during the rains. They build the ramp, then break it, but no one ever fixes the real issue.”
From Dharuhera, resident Sumit Kumar shared a similar story. He explained how water often stays trapped in his colony for days, raising the risk of disease outbreaks. Locals on both sides are fed up with this political tug-of-war and accuse the administrations of both states of failing to provide a lasting solution.
Political Blame Game Continues
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav made a surprise inspection in Bhiwadi on Sunday to review the waterlogging and sanitation crisis, assuring residents that a permanent solution would be worked out soon. Around the same time, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini also held a telephonic discussion on the matter. Both leaders reportedly agreed to measures such as enhancing the capacity of CETPs (Common Effluent Treatment Plants) and STPs (Sewage Treatment Plants).
Ramp Demolished Overnight
Rewari SDM Surendra Singh confirmed that on Monday night unidentified individuals demolished the controversial ramp on National Highway 919. As a result, the blocked rainwater gushed into Dharuhera’s Sector 4 and 6, creating fresh flooding. Originally, the ramp had been built by the Haryana administration to stop effluent and stormwater from flowing in from Bhiwadi. Following its sudden demolition, officials began reconstruction work immediately.
Bhiwadi Officials Remain Silent
When approached for comments on the overnight incident, Bhiwadi’s administrative officers refused to speak. Tehsildar Sumitra Mishra stated that she had no information about who was responsible for tearing down the structure but admitted that discussions are underway for a more permanent solution.
Meanwhile, BIDA CEO Atul Prakash also distanced himself from the issue, claiming he had no details about the ramp demolition. He stressed that this remains a matter between two state governments, and both administrations are in talks to resolve it permanently.
BADE BHAI HELPING FOUNDATION AWARENESS
Sanjay Tripathi: The Voice of Change in Bhiwadi
Sanjay Tripathi: A Regular Person Who Became the Voice of Change in Bhiwadi In the crowded alleys of Bhiwadi, where potholes and broken roads were common, most people chose to be alone. Sanjay Tripathi, the founder of the BBH Foundation, couldn’t ignore the pain, though.
He saw women trip, old men trip and kids who couldn’t help themselves fall into potholes full of water. Every fall was a painful reminder of how being careless was slowly taking away people’s safety and dignity. That was the most important moment. Sanjay decided to stop waiting for someone else to do something.
The Beginning of a Movement
Sanjay started a campaign that was different from all the others because he was sure it would work. He started fixing potholes and patching up broken parts of the road with his own money. But the goal was to wake up a civilisation, not just fill in holes in the ground.
“Don’t wait for the government to do the work for you… they might be waiting for you!” he said every time he picked up a shovel.
People in Bhiwadi were moved by this simple but powerful idea. His selfless and socially aware act went viral. His story spread on social media, people in the area praised his bravery, and eventually the authorities had to say something.
From the Streets to the Power Halls
Sanjay’s movement shook up the establishment as well as regular people. Officials in the government noticed how hard he was working. At first, the government ignored the people’s requests, but then they started to make big changes to the roads and public spaces.
He personally told Shri Baba Balaknath Ji, the MLA for the region, about the real problems in Bhiwadi. He also talked to Shri Jasveer Singh, the president of the BMA, about the city’s business and social issues. Both leaders said they would help him and praised his brave speech. People thought that their problems were finally being dealt with.
A Bigger Picture Than Him
Sanjay Tripathi’s clear and unwavering mission statement, “Clean Green City, Potholes-Free City,” is what makes him stand out.
He sees the BBH Foundation as a movement of people, not just a group. A movement that teaches regular people that they can demand, act, and make the city they want.
A Custom of Putting Others First
Sanjay Tripathi has already made a mark on the Bhiwadi story that will never be forgotten. He has shown that real leadership means doing the work and showing others how to do it, not just talking about it or having a title.
His story shows that one motivated person can inspire many others, wake up a system that has been sleeping, and start a chain reaction of change that goes far beyond just fixing potholes and damaged roads.
One person can sometimes remind a city that change happens when you start, not when you wait.
