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Haryana Innovation: The Revolutionary 'Amphibious Road' Built on a Village Pond

14 March 2026 - Parata, Fatehabad, Haryana

Record date
14 Mar 2026
Location
Parata, Fatehabad, Haryana
The odd part

In a feat of spatial defiance, officials built a road where a pond was meant to be, effectively solving the traffic problem by making the destination a literal splash.

What happened

The district administration of Fatehabad suspended a woman sarpanch after an inquiry found a road was constructed over a plot earmarked for a village pond (Johad). In a true 'Wonders of India' twist, the actual designated site for the road remained pristine and untouched by asphalt, ensuring that commuters can enjoy the road only if they bring a boat, while pedestrians on the intended path can enjoy the rustic charm of non-existence.