Two IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh, Khandwa District Collector Rishav Gupta and District Panchayat CEO Dr Nagarjun B. Gowda, face allegations of using AI-generated images and manipulated data to secure the National Water Award. Social media users claimed altered photographs and inflated figures were submitted for the 'Catch the Rain' initiative. The district administration has vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them baseless and misleading, while acknowledging the district's recognition for water conservation efforts.