Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Road Handpump in MP Village Sparks Public Debate
In a village in Madhya Pradesh, a hand pump meant to provide water was built in the middle of a newly constructed road.
This is dangerous for the villagers, especially those from the Baiga tribe, who rely on it.
A video of the pump went viral, showing it almost completely submerged in the road.
Local authorities have started an investigation to find out why the hand pump wasn't moved during construction and to hold those responsible accountable.
The hand pump is the only source of drinking water for the villagers.
A hand pump in Madhya Pradesh was built in the middle of a road.
The hand pump was constructed under the Prime Minister Janman Yojana.
The village is home to ten Baiga tribe families.
Local authorities are investigating the hand pump's location.
The hand pump is the sole source of drinking water for the villagers.
- Who
- Local villagers, local administration
- What
- A hand pump was built in the middle of a road
- When
- Recently, leading to an investigation
- Where
- Dol Kothar village, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The hand pump poses a threat to villagers
- Location
- Dol Kothar village, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh
- Handpump Status
- Built in the middle of a road
- Construction Program
- Prime Minister Janman Yojana
- Affected People
- Baiga tribe villagers
- Investigation
- Ordered by local administration