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Chatra: The recent visit by the district administration team to Hesatu village in Pratappur block, Chatra district, highlighted the severe infrastructural challenges faced by the local community, particularly the absence of a proper bridge for safe and reliable commuting.
Following directives from deputy commissioner Kirtishiree G to visit Hesatu, block development officer (BDO) Abhishek Pandey and his team had to wade through the Sinduria river in knee deep water to reach the place. The village is located 50 km from Chatra district headquarters.
Rajesh Yadav, a resident, stated that in 2021 an infant died because they could not reach a hospital on time due to flooding in the river. He said, "We use doli to help women in labour pain cross the river."
"Children often have to cross river to go to school for classes or exams," he said.
The govt team's visit on Thursday was their first-hand experience of the challenges faced by people. The team carried laptops and essential items on their shoulders.
On their visit, Pandey said, "We had issued Ayushman cards and conducted health checkups for villagers, particularly PVTG Baiga-Birhor community. We also facilitated online applications for ration cards too." On crossing through the river, he said, "I will send a plan to district authorities to sanction a bridge soon."
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