The Foundation of a Developed Nation

In our villages, basic amenities remain a distant dream for many. Anand Tandiya from our village highlights the persistent issues with roads, electricity, and rations. This sentiment is echoed across Mandla, where the absence of reliable infrastructure profoundly impacts daily life. Amar Lal Dhurwey consistently points out a litany of challenges: a bridge problem at the river in Mangli, issues with public wells and culverts, and hand pumps breaking down in places like Chandgaon. Even the community building in Chandgaon, once constructed, now stands dilapidated. The power supply is erratic, "sometimes it comes and sometimes it doesn't," and proper drinking water is often unavailable. Villagers also struggle with a lack of playgrounds and inadequate capital assets. For some, like Rupesh Maravi, these local struggles stand in stark contrast to national aspirations. While acknowledging the commendable Vision of Developed India 2047, he stresses that "even today, villages lack water, employment, and other facilities, and even network connectivity is not available." He believes the government must prioritize building infrastructure in villages first, to truly empower and enrich them. Despite repeated applications to authorities like the District Collector and the MLA regarding bridge and road problems in Navnadar and Bhalapuri, a resolution often remains elusive, leaving villagers to contend with unaddressed needs. Only by developing the villages, Rupesh Maravi asserts, can the country truly stand among developed nations.