Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Andharwad Villagers Allege Corruption in MGNREGA, Housing Works
Villagers in Andharwad complained about possible misuse of government money.
They said some projects may have been recorded as finished even though they were incomplete or could not be seen.
The complaints involve jobs, houses, roads, water pipelines and other village projects.
They also questioned payments made under several government schemes.
Villagers asked officials to compare paperwork with the actual work on the ground.
They want attendance records and payment details checked.
They said the village still does not receive regular water despite spending on pipelines.
They also said officials did not provide requested information on time.
They want responsible people punished if an investigation confirms the allegations.
Andharwad villagers complained to the Jhabua collector about alleged corruption in development works and government schemes.
They alleged that some projects were marked complete on paper despite being incomplete or absent on the ground.
The complaint covers MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Kapildhara Yojana, tap water works, a cremation ground and RCC roads.
Villagers requested checks of records, payments, muster rolls, beneficiaries and physical construction sites.
They also alleged delays in receiving information sought under the Right to Information Act and demanded action if wrongdoing is proven.
- Who
- Villagers from Andharwad Gram Panchayat filed the complaint with the Jhabua collector.
- What
- They alleged corruption and irregularities in development works and government schemes, and requested an impartial, high-level investigation.
- When
- The complaint was submitted during a public hearing; no date was specified.
- Where
- Andharwad Gram Panchayat in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Villagers alleged that some works were incomplete or not visible despite being recorded as completed, and raised concerns about payments, water supply and delayed information access.
- Complaint authority
- Jhabua collector
- Main allegations
- Works and schemes allegedly shown as completed on paper despite being incomplete or not visible on the ground
- Schemes and projects
- MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Kapildhara Yojana, tap water works, a cremation ground and RCC roads
- Requested checks
- Official records, payment details, muster rolls, beneficiary payments and physical inspections
- Water concern
- Villagers alleged that pipelines were funded but regular water supply was not provided
- Information concern
- Villagers alleged that Janpad Panchayat Ranapur did not provide requested Right to Information records within the stipulated period
- Requested action
- Action against officials or individuals found responsible if the allegations are established