Archive · 30 Dec 2025
IAS Officers Accused of AI-Generated Images for National Water Award
Two IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh are in trouble because people on social media say they used fake pictures made by AI to win a big water award.
The officers say they did nothing wrong and that all their pictures were checked by the government.
The award was for their work in saving water in Khandwa district.
The officers won a lot of money and a trophy, but now some people are saying the pictures they used were not real.
The officers say they followed all the rules and their work was checked properly.
Two IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh accused of using AI-generated images to win the Sixth National Water Awards.
Allegations include submitting fake photos and inflated figures for water conservation works.
Khandwa district won the award for the 'Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari' initiative under the 'Catch the Rain' program.
District administration denies allegations, stating all images were verified by the Union Jal Shakti Ministry.
Award presentation took place on 18th November 2025, with Khandwa district receiving ₹2 crore and a trophy.
- Who
- IAS officers Rishav Gupta and Dr. Nagarjun B. Gowda from Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Accusations of using AI-generated images and fake data to win the Sixth National Water Awards
- When
- Allegations surfaced on social media, award presented on 18th November 2025
- Where
- Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To secure the Sixth National Water Awards for water conservation efforts
- Officers Involved
- Rishav Gupta (Collector) and Dr. Nagarjun B. Gowda (District Panchayat CEO)
- Award Received
- Sixth National Water Awards
- Category Won
- Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari
- Prize Money
- ₹2 crore
- Allegations
- AI-generated images and fake data
- District Administration's Response
- Denied allegations, stated images were verified
- Verification Process
- 1% of works verified by field inspections
- Award Presentation Date
- 18th November 2025
