The ambitious Nal-Jal scheme, launched by the Bihar government under its Seven Resolves program to provide tap water to every household, is in a state of disrepair in Wazirganj Nagar Panchayat, Gaya Ji. Despite millions spent on laying pipelines, many wards are facing dysfunctional infrastructure, with more than half the houses experiencing no water supply.

In the Teachers' Colony of Ward No. 9, Wazirganj, the main pipeline was damaged during drain construction, leading to a year-long halt in water supply for several homes. A complaint was lodged with the Executive Officer a month ago, and despite being registered by the Junior Engineer, no repair work has commenced.

The situation is even more critical in Punawa village, Ward No. 1 and 2, where the borewell installed under the Nal-Jal scheme has failed. Consequently, villagers never receive an adequate water supply, with the problem worsening significantly during summer. Residents of the Mahadalit locality are forced to fetch water from one to two kilometers away. Although higher authorities have been informed, concrete action is still awaited.

Other wards in the Nagar Panchayat also report unsatisfactory conditions, with water not reaching many houses located at higher elevations. Local residents have urged departmental officials to promptly repair pipelines, fix faulty borewells, and ensure regular water supply to all homes. Questions are being raised about accountability, especially given the substantial government expenditure on the scheme and the collection of revenue from citizens.