MANGALURU: Villagers of Kamila-Mogra in Guthigaru gram panchayat of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada have sent a CD that contains a documentary that narrates the pathetic condition of their village, which lacks basic infrastructure, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Civic Action Committee of Kamila-Mogra shot a 3.5 minute documentary highlighting the woes of villagers, who face difficulties due to lack of roads and bridges. More than 50 members of the committee sent the CD to the PM on Tuesday, through the postal service. Though the village has a population of more than 2,000 people, it has not seen any development works being taken up since India got Independence, committee members stated.
“We regret to bring this to your notice that our fundamental problems have not been solved since Independence. We would like to draw your kind attention to this issue by providing this video to your highness. We waited with a belief that this matter would be solved at the lower level than reaching your highness. Our basic needs like bridges and roads have not been solved yet. People are forced to cross the river to reach Mogra Government Higher Primary School, Mogra Temple, Primary Health Centre and the polling booth. In spite of our repeated demand for many years, the bridge has not been built. Approximately 250 families lose connectivity with the main road during the rainy season, due to the lack of a bridge,” the documentary narrates.
“We have chosen India Post to send the CD to the PM, so that the central government should also think of strengthening the postal system in rural areas,” said Action Committee convener P S Gangadhara Bhat Puchchappady.
Mahesh Puchchappady, a journalist from the village, told TOI that villagers of Kamila-Mogra did not hold protests to highlight their issues since they had trust in people’s representatives. “We trusted the promises being made by elected representatives who visit the village to seek votes. However, the problems we face due to lack of roads and bridges has not yet been solved. Roads in our village have not been asphalted for several years. Even bringing an ambulance in case of an emergency is a difficult task,” he added.