Maharashtra: Students Forced to Cross River by Rowing Thermocol Raft to Reach School in Bhiw Dhanora Village, Resident Blames Jayakwadi Dam Construction for Issue (Watch Videos)
Students of a government school in Bhiw Dhanora village, located in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, are compelled to cross a river using makeshift thermocol rafts daily to attend classes.
Students of a government school in Bhiw Dhanora village, located in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, are compelled to cross a river using makeshift thermocol rafts daily to attend classes. A resident of the village has voiced frustration over the prolonged situation, attributing it to the impact of the Jayakwadi Dam construction that has led to the backwaters flowing into the village. Despite numerous appeals to the government, no substantial action has been taken. Approximately 50-60 settlements and around 200-300 people are affected by this issue, revealing the lack of adequate infrastructure. The dam's construction has necessitated this risky river crossing, with some families still residing on farms due to their dependence on agriculture. Maharashtra Shocker: Man Dies of Electrocution as He Climbs on Stationary Good Train at Jalgaon Railway Station (Watch Video).
Maharashtra Students Cross River on Rafts for School
#WATCH | Maharashtra: The government school students of Bhiw Dhanora village of Aurangabad district, cross the river by rowing thermocol raft every day to reach school. pic.twitter.com/gB79EZQVdw
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2023
"We've Made Appeals, but Nothing Happened; Appeal for Basic Facilities", Says Resident
#WATCH | Maharashtra: One of the residents of Bhiw Dhanora village says, "We are facing the same situation since the Jayakwadi Dam is being constructed as the backwaters flow here. We have made several appeals to the government, but nothing happened. The village has been divided… https://t.co/tC4q5YhM0u pic.twitter.com/nVfzozsmJl
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2023
Jayakwadi Dam Relocation Forces School Students to Cross River on Thermocol Raft: Tehsildar
#WATCH | Gangapur (Maharashtra): "When Jayakwadi Dam was constructed on the Godavari River, the backwater used to flow to Bhiw Dhanora village, so the whole village was relocated to a new place. In the new village, people have been allotted plots but there are 7-8 families who… pic.twitter.com/smZ8NAeFdG
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2023
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