Kaushambi's Villages Thirsty: Pipes Laid, Tanks Incomplete, Water Crisis Deepens
Kaushambi's Villages Thirsty: Pipes Laid, Tanks Incomplete, Water Crisis Deepens
- •Dozens of Kaushambi villages, including Udheen Buzurg, face severe water scarcity despite pipes laid under 'Har Ghar Nal Yojana'.
- •Water tanks, particularly in Megri Kada, remain incomplete or stalled for years, leaving taps dry.
- •Villagers queue at private submersible pumps, leading to daily disputes; erratic power supply worsens the problem for private borewells.
- •Women bear the brunt, forced to carry water from 100-200 meters, expressing frustration over unfulfilled promises.
- •Complaints to District Magistrate, Jal Nigam, and Chief Minister's portal have yielded no resolution, with officials showing 'paper development'.