The historic village of Rohnat, situated in the Bawani Khera tehsil of Bhiwani district, Haryana, recently experienced a catastrophic flood event. Excessive water accumulation submerged 9 to 10 residential streets and thousands of acres of agricultural land.
The flood depths reached up to 5 feet in fields, while even the elevated areas of the village remained under 2.5 to 3 feet of water. This resulted in the destruction of standing crops, contamination of drinking water sources, and the appearance of structural cracks in residential buildings.
Local governance and administrative bodies failed to provide adequate relief. Sarpanch Hansraj and the village panchayat reported that elected representatives, including the local MLA and MP, offered no financial or technical assistance.
Furthermore, the administration removed the existing water motors from the village’s water storage tank (diggi) and failed to provide replacements for over 20 days despite formal requests.
Intervention Through Annapurna Muhim
Faced with total administrative neglect, the village panchayat submitted a formal petition for assistance at the Barwala ashram. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj responded to the request through the Annapurna Muhim within a 24-hour timeframe.
The relief operation was executed in two distinct phases:
- Phase One: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj provided two high-capacity 20 Horsepower (HP) motors and 12,000 feet of 8-inch diameter piping.
- Phase Two: Following a second request for increased drainage speed, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj provided an additional 20 HP motor and 6,000 feet of piping.
- Ancillary Equipment: The distribution included all necessary technical components:
- Industrial starters
- Electrical cables
- Various small and large technical fittings required for immediate operation.
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Impact on Agricultural Productivity and Sowing
The machinery provided by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj operated continuously to expel stagnant water from the village and fields. This intervention directly enabled the following agricultural outcomes:
- Wheat Cultivation: 3,000 acres of land were successfully reclaimed and sown with wheat. The crop has currently reached a height of 1 to 1.5 hands and is approaching the ear-heading stage.
- Sugarcane Preservation: 2,000 acres of sugarcane crops, which were at risk of rotting due to prolonged waterlogging, were saved.
- Economic Recovery: Farmers had initially estimated that only 25% of the land could be sown. Following the intervention, 100% of the target acreage was successfully cultivated.
- Financial Mitigation: Local residents, including Ramkesh Sharma (former Sarpanch representative from 2005-2010) and Joginder (former Sarpanch), calculated that the intervention saved millions of rupees in crop value. Sugarcane yield is valued between ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh per acre.
Summary of Relief Infrastructure and Agricultural Reinstatement
| Parameter | Quantitative Data and Specifications |
| Total Pipeline Length | 18,000 Feet (8-inch diameter) |
| Pumping Capacity | 3 Motors (20 HP each) |
| Wheat Sowing Area | 3,000 Acres |
| Sugarcane Protection Area | 2,000 Acres |
| Flood Depth (Fields) | 5 Feet |
| Response Time | 24 Hours from initial request |
| Administrative Support | Zero (Existing motors removed by authorities) |
| Sowing Success Rate | 100% of village agricultural land |
Local Testimonials and Structural Solutions
Village residents provided detailed accounts of the crisis and the subsequent recovery. Ramkesh Sharma stated that without the intervention of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, the village was facing total economic ruin. Balraj, a local farmer, noted that the administration’s removal of functional motors during the peak of the crisis had left the village defenseless.
To ensure long-term stability, the village panchayat has implemented a permanent technical solution:
- The 18,000 feet of piping provided by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has been buried underground.
- The pipeline runs from behind the village school to the nearest canal.
- This infrastructure is now a permanent fixture designed to handle both residential runoff and field drainage during future monsoon seasons.
Long-term Economic Stability and Livelihood Protection
The drainage of 3,000 acres has secured the primary source of income for the village of Rohnat. Dharambir, a village resident, noted that the village streets and houses were saved from collapse due to the rapid removal of water.
The successful wheat harvest, which is now visible across the village landscape, represents the restoration of food security for the resident families.
Final Restoration of Agricultural Viability in Rohnat
The comprehensive removal of floodwater through the resources provided by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has transitioned Rohnat from a disaster-stricken area to a productive agricultural zone.
The 100% success rate in wheat sowing and the preservation of 2,000 acres of sugarcane have mitigated a multi-million rupee economic catastrophe.
The permanent installation of the drainage infrastructure ensures that the village is no longer solely dependent on administrative machinery for flood management.
