5 days ago
Villagers Build Makeshift Bridges After Government Action Stalls
People in Sana Buruda have built temporary bridges by themselves.
They used branches, stones, electric poles and wooden logs.
The bridges help children get to school and residents reach government offices.
A small stream becomes difficult to cross during heavy rain.
Rain also damaged part of the main village road.
Villagers say they had asked for a permanent bridge for years.
The local block officer says government officials inspected the area.
He also said a survey was conducted and that he would seek approval for a permanent project.
For now, the villagers are relying on their handmade bridges.
Residents of Sana Buruda built temporary bridges after repeated appeals for permanent connectivity allegedly produced no solution.
The bridges use tree branches, stones, electric poles and wooden logs to cross a rain-swollen rivulet and damaged road section.
The route is important for schoolchildren and residents travelling to panchayat and block offices.
Gurundia BDO Habil Khaka said officials inspected the site and conducted a survey under the PMGSY.
Khaka said he would inform the Collector and seek project approval, possibly through the District Mineral Foundation.
- Who
- Villagers of Sana Buruda, with the local administration represented by Gurundia BDO Habil Khaka.
- What
- Villagers constructed makeshift bridges after repeated requests for a permanent structure did not resolve their connectivity problems.
- Where
- Sana Buruda in Gurundia block of Sundargarh district.
- When
- The problem has continued for years; the article reports the latest developments on Thursday and says a grievance was filed last year.
- Why
- A rainy-season rivulet and damage to the village’s main road disrupted travel, while a permanent bridge had not yet been built.
Villagers’ account
Administration’s response
Permanent bridge delay
Villagers’ account
Villagers say they repeatedly appealed for a permanent structure but received no effective solution, forcing them to build temporary bridges.
Administration’s response
The BDO says a grievance was filed, officials inspected the site, and a survey was conducted under the PMGSY.
Current condition
Villagers’ account
Residents say the temporary bridge has deteriorated and heavy rain has damaged part of the main road, disrupting movement.
Administration’s response
The BDO said he again informed the concerned officials and asked them to estimate the cost and initiate the project.
Next steps
Villagers’ account
The villagers’ self-built structures show that residents need an immediate and lasting connectivity solution, particularly for children travelling to school.
Administration’s response
Khaka said he would inform the Collector and seek approval, possibly through the District Mineral Foundation, while trying to expedite work.
Key facts
- Village
- Sana Buruda
- Administrative area
- Gurundia block, Sundargarh district
- Bridge materials
- Tree branches, stones, electric poles and wooden logs
- Main users
- Schoolchildren and residents travelling to panchayat and block offices
- Official response
- The Rural Development Department inspected the site and conducted a PMGSY survey
- Possible funding route
- District Mineral Foundation approval
- Local official
- Habil Khaka, Gurundia Block Development Officer
Quotes
Habil Khaka
Gurundia Block Development Officer
“Since last year, a grievance was filed with the Collector and the local JE of the RD Department. I had taken him to the spot and shown him the situation. The RD officials have inspected the site. A survey was also conducted under the PMGSY.”
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“I have asked them to take the necessary steps. The sooner they estimate the cost and initiate the project, the better.”
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