Autocracy Machinery Deploys Advanced Dual-Purpose Weed Harvesters to Strengthen Delhi’s Water Infrastructure

New Delhi, April 5, 2026: In a major push to modernize the capital’s water infrastructure, the Irrigation & Flood Control Department of the Delhi Government has deployed two cutting-edge Rudra AquaMax 13M5T Dual-Purpose Weed Harvesters at the Najafgarh Drain. Supplied by Autocracy Machinery, these “Made-in-India” machines were officially inaugurated on April 4, 2026, near the Punjabi Bagh Pul. The ceremony was attended by high-profile dignitaries, including Pravesh Sahib Singh, Minister of Irrigation & Flood Control, and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Member of Parliament for West Delhi, signaling a high-level commitment to tackling urban water pollution.

According to a press statement, the deployment of the Rudra AquaMax 13M5T marks a technological shift in how the city manages clogged drains and floating waste. Built on a catamaran-based floating system, the self-propelled harvester is designed to navigate both shallow and deep waters, including difficult-to-reach under-bridge areas. The machine’s dual cutting system and stainless-steel honeycomb conveyor allow it to clear dense vegetation and collect waste simultaneously, offering a significant upgrade over traditional, labor-intensive cleaning methods.

Equipped with a 112 HP diesel engine and a storage capacity of roughly 14.68 cubic metres per cycle, the harvester is built for high-volume operations. Beyond its physical capabilities, the machinery integrates modern governance tools such as live HD camera surveillance and GPS tracking for real-time monitoring. For Autocracy Machinery’s leadership, the project is about more than just hardware. Santhoshi Sushma Buddhiraju, CEO and Co-founder, stated, “Cleaner water systems are essential for sustainable cities, and we’re committed to making that a reality through innovation.”

The move is also seen as a critical preparatory step ahead of the monsoon season, aimed at improving water flow and reducing the public health risks associated with stagnant waste. Laxman Vallakati, CTO and founder of Autocracy Machinery, emphasized the transformative nature of the technology, noting, “This is not just machinery, it’s a solution designed to transform how cities manage waste in water bodies.”

By fostering public-private collaborations and leveraging advanced engineering, the initiative aims to build a more resilient and environmentally sustainable urban ecosystem for Delhi. The successful integration of these harvesters highlights a growing trend of utilizing indigenous technology to address the “pressing urban challenges” of water pollution and inefficient waste removal in India’s rapidly evolving cities.

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