Shikarpur Village in Hisar Receives 6,000 Ft of Pipe and a 20 HP Motor from Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj to Drain 4,000 Acres of Floodwater

Detailed Summary

The report covers a severe flood situation in the Shikarpur Gram Panchayat in Hisar, Haryana, and the subsequent relief provided.

The Crisis in Shikarpur

• The villages of Shikarpur, along with nearby Raipur and Dhani, were facing a major crisis due to a breach in the Nyana and Kharad drains.
• Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 acres of farmland were submerged under 4-5 feet of water, destroying the current crops and making the next planting season impossible. The BPL colony of the village was also at high risk.
• The community, having exhausted their options with the local administration, decided to approach Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj for assistance.

The Aid Provided and Rapid Response

• Sarpanch Rohtash Aladia and the Panchayat submitted a prayer request for flood relief.
• The requested aid included: 1 x 20 Horse Power (HP) motor and 6,000 feet of 8-inch pipe.
• The community was amazed when the relief material was delivered within a mere 24 hours of their request.

Aid Details: The total consignment delivered to Shikarpur included:

• 1 x 20 HP motor.
• 6,000 feet of 8-inch pipe.
• Complete accessories such as the starter, cable, solvent cement, and all fittings, ensuring the villagers would not need to purchase any additional hardware.

Community Commitment and Permanent Solution

• The aid was accompanied by a strict mandate from Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj: the villagers must use the equipment to immediately drain the water and ensure the next crop is successfully sown. Failure to do so would result in the trust withholding future aid.
• The Sarpanch and villagers signed a letter of agreement, vowing to start the work the next day and not disappoint the trust.
• The aid, which was given as a "permanent gift," was suggested to be buried underground after the current crisis. This would allow the community to turn on the motor and drain water quickly whenever future heavy rains occur, providing a lasting solution.