Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Rajasthan Orders Probe Into Jal Jeevan Mission Scam
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, has asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate some officers for possible fraud and corruption in a big water project called the Jal Jeevan Mission.
This happened during the time of the previous government led by Ashok Gehlot.
The project involved a lot of money, around Rs 900 crore.
A senior officer named Subodh Agarwal, who was in charge of the water department, is also being investigated.
Five people, including a former minister, have been arrested.
The Enforcement Directorate is also looking into this case.
The investigation is being done under a special law to prevent corruption.
The government has also started disciplinary actions against some officers for not doing their jobs properly.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma ordered an investigation into alleged fraud in Jal Jeevan Mission tenders.
The scam involves Rs 900 crore and occurred during the previous Ashok Gehlot government.
Senior IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who headed the Water Supplies Department, is under investigation.
Five accused, including former Water Supplies Minister Mahesh Joshi, have been arrested.
The investigation is being conducted under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, with both ACB and ED involved.
- Who
- Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, and other officers
- What
- An investigation into alleged fraud and corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission tenders
- When
- The scam came to light in August 2023, and the investigation was ordered recently
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Allegations of fraud and corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission tenders
- Amount Involved
- Rs 900 crore
- Number of Officers Investigated
- 18
- Number of Arrested Accused
- 5
- Senior IAS Officer Involved
- Subodh Agarwal
- Investigating Agencies
- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Legal Provision
- Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act
- Disciplinary Action
- Initiated under Rule 8 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969
