NIMAPADA, June 26 (Report- Ajaya Kumar Mallik): Residents of Bishimatri village staged a massive protest today over a severe drinking water crisis. For the past three months, these villagers have not received a single drop of water from the local supply lines. Frustrated by the long delay, residents marched to the local water project site. They locked the main gates of the facility and sat down in protest.
The lack of water has caused major problems for the daily lives of the villagers. Families struggle every day to find enough clean water for cooking, drinking, and basic hygiene. The protesting villagers demanded immediate action and a permanent solution from the local administration.
The strong protest quickly caught the attention of local leaders.
Charulata Behera, the local Sarpanch, arrived at the project site to speak directly with the angry villagers. She listened to their daily struggles and understood their frustration. The Sarpanch then held urgent discussions with the responsible officials. She promised the villagers that the authorities will repair the system and restore the water supply within five days. Trusting her words, the villagers finally agreed to remove the locks and end their peaceful sit-in.
The lack of water has caused major problems for the daily lives of the villagers. Families struggle every day to find enough clean water for cooking, drinking, and basic hygiene. The protesting villagers demanded immediate action and a permanent solution from the local administration.
The strong protest quickly caught the attention of local leaders.
Charulata Behera, the local Sarpanch, arrived at the project site to speak directly with the angry villagers. She listened to their daily struggles and understood their frustration. The Sarpanch then held urgent discussions with the responsible officials. She promised the villagers that the authorities will repair the system and restore the water supply within five days. Trusting her words, the villagers finally agreed to remove the locks and end their peaceful sit-in.
The government built this mega drinking water project in Govindpur under the Basudha Yojana. The facility holds a massive capacity of two lakh liters. The government designed this project to supply safe drinking water to several surrounding villages. These areas include Bhodar, Lalbag, Govindpur, Bel Pokhari Sahi, Bishimatri, Boladanda, Gad Jhinkiria, Junupur, and Sankhapada. While most villages receive their daily water, Bishimatri village sits at the very end of the pipeline network.
Prabir Kumar Bal, the local Drinking Water Officer, explained the actual reason behind this ongoing water shortage. He stated that some people in neighboring areas are misusing the clean drinking water. These individuals connect illegal electric water motors directly to the main supply lines. They pump the drinking water out to water their agricultural fields. Because they pull out massive amounts of water before it reaches the end, the pipeline loses all its pressure. Consequently, the final destination—Bishimatri village—receives completely empty pipes.
Water is a basic human need. The local administration now faces the task of stopping this illegal water theft. Proper monitoring of the pipelines will ensure fair distribution for everyone. For now, the residents of Bishimatri village wait patiently, hoping the officials will keep their five-day promise.
Prabir Kumar Bal, the local Drinking Water Officer, explained the actual reason behind this ongoing water shortage. He stated that some people in neighboring areas are misusing the clean drinking water. These individuals connect illegal electric water motors directly to the main supply lines. They pump the drinking water out to water their agricultural fields. Because they pull out massive amounts of water before it reaches the end, the pipeline loses all its pressure. Consequently, the final destination—Bishimatri village—receives completely empty pipes.
Water is a basic human need. The local administration now faces the task of stopping this illegal water theft. Proper monitoring of the pipelines will ensure fair distribution for everyone. For now, the residents of Bishimatri village wait patiently, hoping the officials will keep their five-day promise.
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