Assam: Rs 98 crore public water supply project washed away by Dibru River before inauguration

A massive government-funded water supply project in Guijan, Tinsukia, which began construction nearly 7–8 years ago, has suffered a total collapse before its formal inauguration. 

The project, estimated at a cost of Rs 98 crore, was intended to address the region’s long-standing water scarcity. However, due to riverbank erosion caused by the Dibru River, the infrastructure has now been completely destroyed—leading to a total waste of public funds.

Local residents and social activists have expressed deep frustration and concern, citing the project as a glaring example of flawed planning and administrative negligence. “Everyone in the area is aware that the Dibru River experiences frequent erosion each year. Despite this, the project was constructed dangerously close to the riverbank,” a local social worker stated.

The incident has raised serious questions regarding the decision-making behind the project’s location. Citizens are demanding a thorough investigation to identify those responsible for the mismanagement and ensure accountability for the loss of taxpayer money.

As outrage builds, experts and civic bodies are calling for stronger oversight of public infrastructure projects—especially those implemented in ecologically sensitive or erosion-prone zones.