**Executive Summary**
The document addresses an unstarred question regarding the drainage system in Sikar, India, specifically concerning its status, work plans, and the impact of water logging on nearby agricultural areas. It outlines the responsibilities of State Governments and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in managing drainage and sewerage, and details the support provided by the Central Government through initiatives like AMRUT 2.0. The response was prepared for December 18, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Responsibility for Drainage and Sewerage:**
* Water and sanitation are state subjects.
* Management of drainage and sewerage systems falls under the purview of State Governments and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
* ULBs are responsible for maintaining the drainage and sewerage system.
* ULBs survey and prepare drainage plans as per local needs.
* The Government of India supplements state efforts with financial and technical support.
* **AMRUT 2.0 Implementation:**
* The Ministry is implementing Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) in all ULBs/cities.
* The aim is to enable cities to become 'self-reliant' and 'water secure'.
* Major focus areas are universal water supply and sewerage & septage management in 500 AMRUT cities.
* Projects related to water body and well rejuvenation can be undertaken by the States.
* **Sikar Drainage Projects:**
* Six projects have been approved for Sikar Municipal Council under AMRUT 2.0, totaling ₹406.96 crore.
* These include two sewer and septage management projects (₹315.68 crore) and three water body rejuvenation projects (₹11.11 crore).
* An inception report for stormwater drainage and treated water disposal (₹354.60 crore) has been submitted by Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.
* A detailed report has been prepared for reuse of treated water from all STPs (estimated cost ₹80.47 crore).
* DPRs for sewerage works (₹302.37 crore) and rainwater drainage works (₹189 crore) have been prepared for various areas in Sikar City and submitted to the State Finance Department.
* **Current Mitigation Efforts:**
* Sikar Municipal Council is carrying out excavation works on water reservoirs in the Nani Gram area and widening works.
* Efforts are aimed at increasing water storage capacity and minimizing water flow onto the national highway.
* Pipes have been laid on roads leading to villages to ensure smooth traffic flow.
* Tankers and pumps are being used to remove accumulated water from the highway.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: State Governments**
* **Impact:** They are responsible for the management of drainage and sewerage systems within their jurisdiction.
* **Action Required:** Survey and prepare drainage plans as per local needs; Implement AMRUT 2.0 projects; select, appraise, prioritise and implement the projects within the broad framework of Mission guidelines.
**Stakeholder: Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/Sikar Municipal Council**
* **Impact:** Responsible for maintaining drainage and sewerage systems, and executing approved projects.
* **Action Required:** Prepare drainage plans as per local needs; execute and manage approved projects for drainage and sewerage; Continue excavation and widening works; Utilise tankers and pumps for water removal.
**Stakeholder: Residents of Sikar and surrounding areas, including farmers**
* **Impact:** Improved drainage and sewerage systems, reduced water logging, and better water management can lead to improved agricultural outcomes and reduced disruption to transportation.
* **Action Required:** No direct action is required.
Key Entities Referenced
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0): A scheme implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs focused on urban rejuvenation and transformation, including water supply, sewerage, and water body rejuvenation in cities.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The central government ministry responsible for policies and programs related to housing and urban development.
Sikar: The city in Rajasthan that is the subject of the drainage system improvements discussed in the document.
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs): Local government bodies at the city or town level responsible for maintaining drainage and sewerage systems.
Constitution, 12th Schedule: A section of the Indian constitution that defines urban planning as a function of Urban Local Bodies.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3011
TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025
STATUS OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SIKAR
NO. 3011. SHRI AMRA RAM:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the work plan for drainage system of Sikar Nagar Parishad
which is under consideration in the Department for approval along with
the time by which it is likely to be approved;
(b) whether it is a fact that water from the city drains and rainwater destroys
the crops of the farmers from Nani village to Bhadhadhar causes water
logging on the National Highways; and
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the Department is
intended to solve these problems by the public?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) to (c): Water and Sanitation are State subjects and management of
drainage and sewerage system falls under the purview of the State
Governments and the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development
Authorities at city/ town level who are responsible for maintaining the
drainage and sewerage system. Further, as per 12th Schedule of the
Constitution, Urban Planning is the function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/
Urban Development Authorities. The ULBs/ Urban Development
Authorities under the State Governments survey and prepare drainage
plans as per the local needs. Government of India supplements the efforts
of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. It provides
financial and technical support to the States.
Ministry implements Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) in all ULBs/ cities, enabling the cities to
become 'self-reliant' and 'water secure'. Providing universal coverage of
water supply in all statutory towns/ cities across the country and
sewerage & septage management in 500 AMRUT cities are the major
focus areas of AMRUT 2.0. Under AMRUT 2.0, projects related to
rejuvenation of water bodies and wells can be taken up by the States. The
admissible elements under this include harvesting the rainwater through
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storm water drains into water body (which is not receiving sewage/
effluent). The States are empowered to select, appraise, prioritise and
implement the projects within the broad framework of Mission guidelines.
Under AMRUT 2.0, in Sikar Municipal Council, a total of 06 projects
with total cost of ₹406.96 crore have been approved, which include 02
sewer and septage management projects with total cost of ₹315.68 crore
and 03 water body rejuvenation projects with total cost of ₹11.11 crore.
The State Government has informed that in Sikar city, an inception
report for stormwater drainage (as per Master Plan 2031) and disposal of
treated water from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a total cost of
₹354.60 crore has been submitted by Malaviya National Institute of
Technology, Jaipur. A detailed report has also been prepared for the reuse
of treated water from all STPs with an estimated cost of ₹80.47 crore in
Sikar city. Further under the State Budget Announcement (2025-26), a
Detailed Project Report (DPR) for sewerage works with an estimated cost
of ₹302.37 crore and for rainwater drainage works with an estimated cost
of ₹189 crore has been prepared by Sikar Municipal Council for the areas
around Piprali Chowk, both sides of Juhunjhunu bypass, Gokulpura, both
sides of Sanwali Chowk, Dhod Chowk and Palwas Chowk in Sikar City. The
DPR has been submitted to the State Finance Department.
The State Government has also informed that the Sikar Municipal
Council is carrying out excavation works on the water reservoirs in the
Nani Gram area and widening works to increase the water storage
capacity and minimise the flow of excess water onto the low-lying areas
on both sides of National Highway. Additionally, pipes have been laid on
the roads leading to villages on both sides on the highway to ensure
smooth traffic flow to and from the villages. The Municipal Council also
uses tankers and pumps to remove accumulated water from the highway
carriageway and low-lying areas to keep smooth movement of traffic.
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