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Vadodara Civic Body's Built Homes Fall Apart in 20 Years, Residents Face Seepage and Plaster Damage

  • by- Zaid
  • Apr 21, 2026
Residents of several JNNURM housing schemes in Vadodara continue to grapple with deteriorating living conditions, years after being promised safe and improved housing.
Vadodara Civic Body's Built Homes Fall Apart in 20 Years, Residents Face Seepage and Plaster Damage

Vadodara, April 21: Built by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation under the Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) scheme, over 21,000 houses were constructed for economically weaker sections between 2005-06 and 2013-14.

Key Issues

  • Water seepage from terraces

  • Damage to overhead tanks

  • Falling ceiling plaster (caused injury in 2022; claimed a life in 2024)

  • Rainwater outlet pipes positioned above floor level (flawed construction)

Affected Areas

  • Kishanwadi

  • Jambuva

  • Jivannagar

VMC's Stand

  • Core structures are sound – no major problems

  • Issues attributed to seepage and poor maintenance by residents

  • Seepage from bathrooms and toilets, if left unaddressed, accelerates decay

  • Notices are periodically issued to residents over poor maintenance

Clarification

Not all BSUP housing projects are in disrepair. Several schemes across the city remain in relatively better condition, with complaints concentrated in a few pockets.