Village dreams stuck in the way of development, unseen problems remain

Hatji ka Guda, revenue village of Gram Panchayat Manavto ka Guda, is a large village with a population of about 600 houses. Despite this population, the village is far away from mainstream development. Lack of basic facilities such as water, roads, crematorium and education increased the problems of the villagers. The villagers wrote letters to MLA Surendra Singh Rathore, Education Department and Panchayat explaining their problems. Rajesh Meghwal and Bharat Kumar say that four boreholes have been dug in the village and pipelines laid, but so far no arrangements have been made to supply water to the houses. As a result, the villagers have been yearning for every drop of water for years. Discrimination and dangerous route to the cremation ground Rajput, Ravana Rajput, Balai and Bhil communities live in the town. The Panchayat constructed a tin shed at the cremation ground for one caste only, but this facility was not provided to other castes. The route to the cremation ground for all castes also passes through a drain that joins the Gomti River. During the rainy season, burials are delayed for hours due to strong flows in the drain. The villagers demanded a concrete road and tin shed to reach the cremation ground. Difficult commuting due to incomplete culvert on the road. The drain on the road leading from Jheelwada bus stand to Hatji Ka Guda overflows every year during the monsoon. Some time ago the culvert and road were washed away, but the public works department repaired the damage by simply laying pipes. As a result, the road is broken and movement of vehicles is difficult. This road is the main route for students coming to Jheelwada and thousands of devotees coming to Jaljul fair at Doodh Talai. Despite the budget approved to build the bridge, the work is stuck. The school building is dilapidated, children’s education is in danger. There is only one primary school in the village, which provides education from first to fifth class. The school has only two rooms and is more than 40 years old. There are cracks in the walls, water leaks from the ceiling and an accident can happen at any time. The panchayat has given land for the school, but the education department has not yet constructed the new building. Villagers say children’s education depends on dilapidated buildings, which has spread fear and anxiety among parents. Share this story Tags