Tribals in West Bengal’s Khairasole face acute water disaster

By ANI

JHARGRAM (West Bengal): The tribals of a small village in an inside space of Jhargram district in West Bengal face an acute water disaster, however they stated that there appears to be no answer within the close to future.

Tribals at Khairasole village should stroll greater than 3 km to fetch water as their village doesn’t have a single tubewell or pond.

“Be it for drinking, or for other requirements, we are facing a problem in securing water. Even to quench our thirst, we have to think twice,” stated tribal Babulal Mandi, whereas talking completely to ANI.

Another tribal villager alleged that in elections guarantees are made to them a few answer. “During the elections, several political parties pay us a visit and promise to sort out the water problem, but once elections are over, nobody bothers to care about their promises”, the villager alleged.

The Jhargram district of West Bengal is surrounded by forests on all sides. Sourabhi Murmur, a tribal girl resident of the Khairasole village instructed ANI that the water disaster within the village is clear and this have to be sorted out. She stated the issue is so grave that the villagers are unable to get sufficient water for cattle, upon which their livelihood relies upon.

“We face the water problem on an everyday basis. We either have to buy water or travel for 3 kilometres to get water. And, it is not possible for my family to buy water every day,” stated Sourabhi Murmur.

Satya Mahato, a resident of the close by Narayanpur village, stated, “It is tough to go about our daily lives if water is not available, that too for the whole village”.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee had assured the tribal villagers that the water drawback will likely be sorted out by 2024 and the tribals are ready. 

JHARGRAM (West Bengal): The tribals of a small village in an inside space of Jhargram district in West Bengal face an acute water disaster, however they stated that there appears to be no answer within the close to future.

Tribals at Khairasole village should stroll greater than 3 km to fetch water as their village doesn’t have a single tubewell or pond.

“Be it for drinking, or for other requirements, we are facing a problem in securing water. Even to quench our thirst, we have to think twice,” stated tribal Babulal Mandi, whereas talking completely to ANI.

Another tribal villager alleged that in elections guarantees are made to them a few answer. “During the elections, several political parties pay us a visit and promise to sort out the water problem, but once elections are over, nobody bothers to care about their promises”, the villager alleged.

The Jhargram district of West Bengal is surrounded by forests on all sides. Sourabhi Murmur, a tribal girl resident of the Khairasole village instructed ANI that the water disaster within the village is clear and this have to be sorted out. She stated the issue is so grave that the villagers are unable to get sufficient water for cattle, upon which their livelihood relies upon.

“We face the water problem on an everyday basis. We either have to buy water or travel for 3 kilometres to get water. And, it is not possible for my family to buy water every day,” stated Sourabhi Murmur.

Satya Mahato, a resident of the close by Narayanpur village, stated, “It is tough to go about our daily lives if water is not available, that too for the whole village”.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee had assured the tribal villagers that the water drawback will likely be sorted out by 2024 and the tribals are ready.