Three Jiri villages yet to get proper roads, power supply
Source: The Sangai Express

Jiribam, October 30 2018: International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) has appealed to the State Government and the authority concerned to look into the plight off the locals of three villages in Jiribam district, which are still yet to get proper roads as well as electricity facilities.

A press release issued by IPSA today mentioned representatives of the association visited Babukhal (Chinggoibung), Sabughat and Boroikhal villages and came across deplorable road conditions and the apparent lack of any electricity facilities in the villages.

Claiming that the locals of the said three villages have been fighting a losing battle for survival due to complete lack of attention from the Government and the authorities concerned, IPSA mentioned that neglecting the plight of the villagers is akin to robbing them of their rights.

IPSA further mentioned that development of only Imphal cannot be termed as development of the State if other far flung areas are left unattended and appealed to the Government to do the needful at the earliest.

The association explained that Babukhal (Chinggoibung) which is located around 4 kms from National Highway 37 has only a small path and a stream.

The village has a Government primary school which is operated by the villagers.

The village had a population of around 500 individuals when it was founded but the number has decreased extensively today.

IPSA continued that Sabughat is located around 5 kms from Babukhal and the locals of the village are deprived of proper roads and electricity facilities.

The number of people in the village has decreased from the initial 300 locals but the villagers do get NREGS benefits, IPSA mentioned and added that selling betel leaves, fruits, bamboos and bananas, are the main source of livelihood for the villagers.

Lastly, Boroikhal is situated around 5 kms away from Sabughat and the village faces the same problem of lack of proper connectivity.

Despite being settled by around 1500 people in the past, the numbers have considerably decreased and the remaining locals earn their livelihood by selling bananas, fruits and bamboos, IPSA added.

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