4 days ago
Tribal women stopped at Wanaparthy collectorate over drinking water
Tribal women from Nagamma thanda went to the collectorate to ask for drinking water.
They carried empty pots to show that they needed water.
The women said water arrives only once every four or five days.
They also said they receive just one pot each time.
This is not enough for drinking or household work.
They were stopped at the gate and could not enter.
Locals helped calm the situation.
The women then submitted their complaint through Prajavani.
Tribal women from Nagamma thanda visited the Wanaparthy collectorate on Monday with empty pots.
They sought help over drinking water being supplied only once every four to five days.
The women said each delivery provided only a single pot, insufficient for daily needs.
They were stopped at the gate and prevented from entering the collectorate.
The group left their pots outside and submitted a complaint through Prajavani.
- Who
- Tribal women from Nagamma thanda, accompanied by their sarpanch.
- What
- They complained about inadequate drinking-water supplies and were stopped from entering the collectorate.
- Where
- The Wanaparthy collectorate; the women are from Nagamma thanda under Kasim Nagar gram panchayat in Wanaparthy mandal.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- They sought immediate action because water reaches their settlement only once every four to five days, in quantities they said were insufficient.
Key facts
- Affected settlement
- Nagamma thanda under Kasim Nagar gram panchayat
- Mandal
- Wanaparthy mandal
- Water frequency
- Once every four to five days
- Water provided
- One pot per delivery, according to the women
- Grievance method
- Prajavani complaint
- Immediate request
- Officials should provide drinking water immediately









