BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 28th April 2025: Residents of Ward No. 3 in Rabindra Debbarma Para located in Saydachhara ADC Village under the Fatikroy assembly constituency of Unakoti district have voiced their frustration over ongoing issues with drinking water, roads, housing, and electricity. Despite repeated appeals, the administration has allegedly turned a blind eye to their plight leaving more than 20 families in the ward grappling with numerous challenges.
Village resident Naba Kumar Debbarma expressed his dissatisfaction stating, “We have been deprived of a proper drinking water system for a very long time. A mini pump machine was installed three years ago, but after working for only two months, it broke down. Now, it’s overgrown with weeds. Even when it was functional, the water it supplied was filled with iron, making it unsuitable for consumption.” He added that despite informing the authorities repeatedly, no action has been taken to repair the pump.
The lack of proper roads further compounds the villagers’ difficulties. “There’s no road for vehicles to enter our village. We have to carry sick patients on our shoulders to get them to a hospital. It’s heartbreaking and utterly exhausting,” Debbarma explained.
Another resident Nonya Debbarma highlighted the dire situation regarding water access. “We don’t have government water supply. We’ve had to dig raw wells ourselves, and those are often infested with snakes, frogs, and other insects. The water gets contaminated, and every few days, we have to clean out the entire well. It’s a tough existence,” she said.
The housing situation in the village paints an equally grim picture. Many families have yet to receive government-supported housing, leaving them to live in dilapidated and unsafe structures. “Our homes are falling apart, and there’s no help in sight,” one resident lamented.
Electricity, once a convenience, has now become a problem for the village. This adds another layer to the residents’ struggles as they attempt to make ends meet despite limited resources and poor livelihood opportunities.
The situation raises questions about the effectiveness of the government’s development campaigns. While the administration promotes its achievements, the condition of tribal areas like Saydachhara ADC Village tells a starkly different story. “The government keeps talking about development, but it’s as if we don’t exist. Will anyone ever pay attention to our suffering?” said a frustrated resident.
With the administration seemingly indifferent, the villagers continue to live in conditions they describe as unbearable. As the struggles of Saydachhara ADC Village persist, the contrast between the government’s promises and ground realities becomes increasingly glaring, sparking concerns about equitable development across Tripura.
