27-05-2025
Gumla DC treks to meet PVTGs
Gumla: Deputy commissioner (DC) Karn Satyarthi conducted his 201st field visit on Monday, trekking 1.4 km through dense forest and uneven terrain to reach Gamharpat, a settlement inhabited by Birjiya PVTG and other tribes near Netarhat in Bishunpur block of Gumla to address their concerns directly.
The area was historically a stronghold of extremists. This also marks the DC's 40th visit to a PVTG settlement during his 22-month tenure here so far.
"PVTGs needs special care and the administration is reaching out to them to resolve their problems on priority mode," said Satyarthi.
At Gamharpat's 35 households, Satyarthi addressed concerns regarding infrastructure, including road construction, school and anganwadi centre repairs, utilities, and documentation issues.
He instructed engineers to prepare detailed project reports for road construction and directed authorities to address building repairs and other issues. He encouraged SHG women to pursue training for economic advancement and discussed development plans for five Birjiya PVTG families.
Speaking to TOI, the DC said that through such visits, they have been able to solve many problems of villagers on the spot.
Ajit Asur, ward member from Kujam-Navatoli, stated, "It was the first time we met the DC and he also reached out to us."
Sushma Asur, an intermediate-qualified Asuri language poetess from Sakhuwapani settlement, said, "Residents of our area are happy."
