Chaksu's 50-Year Master Plan vs Bhilwara Highway Potholes: Rajasthan's Two Realities

Chaksu's 50-Year Dream vs. Bhilwara Highway's Nightmare: Two Faces of Rajasthan's Development

On one side, there is a blueprint for a golden future. On the other, a pothole-filled present that has already claimed three dozen vehicles.

If you want to understand India's infrastructure paradox, look no further than the front page of Rajasthan Patrika dated 31st January 2026. In one corner, the town of Chaksu(check near JDA Plots) is celebrating a meticulously crafted 50-year master plan to end its perennial waterlogging and sewage nightmares. In the other corner, villagers and commuters on the Jaipur-Bhilwara Mega Highway are risking their lives every day, dodging deep craters and factory waste, with authorities turning a blind eye.

This is the story of two Rajasthans: one where governance dreams, and one where governance sleeps.

But more importantly, this is the story of citizens who refuse to be ignored.

Part 1: Chaksu's 50-Year Vision – A Town Finally Gets Its Due

For decades, the residents of Chaksu have lived with a cruel seasonal irony. Every monsoon, the same rain that brings life to their crops brings chaos to their streets. Waterlogging turns colonies into islands. Sewage mixes with stormwater. Disease follows.

But finally, relief is in sight.

The Nagar Palika, in collaboration with the state administration, has prepared a comprehensive Master Plan for Chaksu, designed to address the town's needs for the next 50 years.

What's in the Blueprint?

The plan is not a patchwork repair job. It is a complete overhaul based on detailed technical surveys and field studies. Key components include:

1. Integrated Drainage System:
The heart of the plan. Currently, overflow from four major ponds—Rawatawala Bandh, Goliraw, Manohara, and Haloraw—inundates colonies like Chaman Lalwali, Tirawi Colony, Anant Colony, and Surajkund Road every year. The new system will connect all waterlogging points and channel the excess rainwater into the Chandlai River, providing a permanent outlet.

2. Sewage Solution (Plan B):
If the integrated river connectivity plan faces hurdles, the Nagar Palika has a backup: a ₹100 crore sewage project to ensure waste is treated and disposed of scientifically.

3. Moksh Dham Development:
In the first phase, six cremation grounds (Moksh Dhams) will be developed and beautified at a cost of approximately ₹1.80 crore. Because dignity in death is as important as comfort in life.

4. Open Gyms and Play Areas:
Recognizing the need for youth engagement and community health, the plan includes six open gyms across the town and a Kids Play Area at the Kamdhenu Gaushala, with a budget of around ₹20 lakh.

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The Democratic Touch: Citizens Have a Voice

What makes this plan truly remarkable is the process.

• Public Presentation: A detailed presentation of the master plan was held today at 12 PM in the Nagar Palika complex.

• Feedback Window: Citizens have been given seven days to submit written suggestions.

• Final Approval: After incorporating feedback, a final presentation will be held in the second week of February, followed by the preparation of the DPR (Detailed Project Report).

Vishwasak Ramavatar Bairwa summed up the sentiment: "For years, Chaksu has suffered from waterlogging. This integrated drainage system will finally provide a permanent solution and give the town a new direction."

In Chaksu, the system is listening. The people have a seat at the table.

Part 2: Jaipur-Bhilwara Mega Highway – Where Development Derailed

Now, let us drive 70 kilometers south-east to the Jaipur-Bhilwara Mega Highway. The contrast could not be starker.

On Friday, 30th January 2026, commuters and villagers near the Muhana Mod had had enough. Their fury boiled over into a full-blown protest on the highway.

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The Problem: A Road That Eats Vehicles

According to eyewitnesses and affected residents—Ramsingh Gujjar, Abhishek Kumawat, Rahul Bunkar, Lalit Khatri, and others—the situation has been deteriorating for over a month.

• Factory Waste on the Road: A private factory has been discharging water onto the highway for over a month. The stagnant water has turned the asphalt into a sponge.

• Deep Potholes: The combination of water and heavy traffic has created deep, dangerous craters across the carriageway.

• Three Dozen Vehicles Damaged: At least 36 vehicles have met with accidents or suffered damage after hitting these potholes.

• Daily Jams: Navigating the craters has become a daily nightmare, causing long traffic jams and frayed tempers.

The Response: A Conspicuous Silence

The villagers have done everything right.

They have informed the RSRDC (Rajasthan State Road Development Corporation) authorities multiple times. They submitted a memorandum at the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's Jan Sunwai in Sanganer.

The result? Nothing.

"Toll collection is in full swing, but drivers are forced to risk their lives navigating through these potholes," the protesters alleged.

This is the other face of governance. The toll booths are working perfectly. The revenue collection is seamless. But the maintenance, the accountability, the basic duty of care—missing.

The Great Indian Contradiction: Planning vs. Execution

What we are witnessing in these two stories is the fundamental contradiction of Indian infrastructure.

In Chaksu, we have planning without (yet) execution. A beautiful blueprint, a democratic process, a 50-year vision. But it remains paper until the first brick is laid.

On the Bhilwara Highway, we have execution without planning. A road was built, tolls are being collected, but the ongoing maintenance—the very soul of infrastructure—is absent.

One town is dreaming of a future without waterlogging. The other is living a present where a simple commute is a game of Russian roulette with potholes.

The Human Cost of Neglect

Let us pause and put a human face to these headlines.

In Chaksu, imagine a shopkeeper on Surajkund Road. Every monsoon, his stock gets wet. Every year, he loses money. He has complained for decades. Now, finally, someone has drawn a map that might save him. He is hopeful, but wary. He has seen maps before.

On the Bhilwara Highway, imagine a truck driver, late at night, tired after a long shift. He hits a pothole filled with factory water. The steering wheel jerks. The vehicle swerves. He survives, but his axle is broken. His livelihood is stalled for a week. And the officer who could fix the road is asleep in his AC room.

Three dozen vehicles. That is not a statistic. That is three dozen families dealing with repair bills, insurance claims, and medical expenses. That is three dozen breadwinners whose earnings were stolen by a pothole.

The Way Forward: Lessons from Both Sides

For Chaksu:

• Stick to the Timeline: The DPR must be prepared by February-end, and work must begin immediately after.

• Maintain the Feedback Loop: The 7-day public suggestion window is excellent. Ensure every suggestion is logged and responded to.

• Learn from Bhilwara: Once the drainage system is built, maintenance must be funded and prioritized. A great road neglected becomes a deadly road.

For the Bhilwara Highway:

• Immediate Repairs: The RSRDC must be compelled to fill the potholes and stop the factory discharge within 48 hours. This is not a long-term project; it is an emergency.

• Accountability for Toll: If toll is being collected, the road must be maintained. If not, toll collection should be suspended until repairs are done. (See previous article on 25% toll discount for incomplete roads—the same logic applies to unsafe roads.)

• Penalize the Factory: The private factory discharging water onto the highway must be fined and forced to install proper drainage on its own premises.

Conclusion: Two Stories, One Truth

The Chaksu master plan and the Bhilwara highway protest are not separate news items. They are two sides of the same coin.

They tell us that good governance is not about big announcements. It is about follow-through.

Chaksu's residents have every right to celebrate their 50-year plan. But they must also stay vigilant. They must ensure that the plan does not gather dust in a file cabinet, as so many plans do.

And the commuters on the Bhilwara Highway deserve more than protests. They deserve action. They deserve roads that do not kill.

Because at the end of the day, a road is not judged by the ribbon cut at its inauguration. It is judged by the safety of every single vehicle that travels on it, every single day.

Chaksu is looking at the future. Bhilwara Highway is stuck in a pothole.

It is time for Rajasthan's infrastructure to move forward—together.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On Chaksu Master Plan

Q1. What is the Chaksu Master Plan?
It is a comprehensive 50-year development blueprint prepared by the Nagar Palika and state administration to address waterlogging, sewage, cremation grounds, and public amenities in Chaksu.

Q2. What is the main drainage solution?
The plan proposes an Integrated Drainage System that connects all waterlogging points and channels overflow rainwater from four ponds into the Chandlai River.

Q3. What is the budget for the sewage project?
If the river connectivity plan faces hurdles, a backup ₹100 crore sewage project has been proposed.

Q4. What other facilities are included?
Six cremation grounds (Moksh Dhams) will be developed at a cost of ₹1.80 crore, and six open gyms plus a kids' play area at Kamdhenu Gaushala will be built for around ₹20 lakh.

Q5. Can citizens give suggestions?
Yes. A public presentation was held on 31st January, and citizens have seven days to submit written suggestions, which will be incorporated into the final plan.

On Jaipur-Bhilwara Mega Highway Protest

Q6. Why did villagers protest on the Jaipur-Bhilwara Highway?
They protested against deep potholes caused by a private factory discharging water onto the road. The craters have damaged around three dozen vehicles and cause daily traffic jams.

Q7. Have authorities been informed?
Yes. Complaints have been made to RSRDC officials multiple times. A memorandum was also submitted at the Chief Minister's Jan Sunwai in Sanganer, but no action has been taken.

Q8. Is toll being collected on this highway?
Yes. Protesters allege that toll collection is in full swing despite the dangerous condition of the road.

Q9. What do the protesters demand?
Immediate repair of the potholes, stopping the factory from discharging water onto the road, and accountability from RSRDC officials.

Q10. Has anyone been hurt?
While no fatalities have been reported yet, three dozen vehicles have been damaged, and commuters face daily risk of accidents.

*Disclaimer: This article is based on the report published in Rajasthan Patrika/Divya Bhaskar on 31st January 2026. Timelines and statements are subject to official confirmation.