Andhra tribals stage protest seeking basic needs ahead of World Indigenous Day
In a symbolic 'Doli (Palanquin) Yatra' covering nearly five kilometres, tribals demanded immediate action to provide essential amenities such as proper roads, drinking water, electricity, Anganwadi centres, community health facilities, and schools. advertisementStarting from Jajulu Banda village and passing through Pitri Gadda, Neellu Banda, and Pedagaruvu, the procession was a form of agitation to draw public and government attention to their plight.
Despite road projects being sanctioned, construction remains incomplete, leaving thousands of families in parts of North Andhra inaccessible and without essential services even today.The protest comes amid similar challenges faced by tribal students in remote areas of Andhra.India Today previously reported that the students of Parvathipuram Manyam district walk 3 km through the slushy terrain to reach their school.Locals say the lack of road connectivity not only delays students but also puts their safety and health at risk.The villagers have raised issues multiple times to the local government officials which have gone unanswered. One of the residents asks 'How long do our children have to suffer for basic education?'Residents say the demand is simple: safe roads, uninterrupted access to education. Until then, the students will continue to walk through the slushy mud.- EndsWritten by Poonamsingh Subedar
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