Convert closed school building to health center

Kadamtal area located in Ward 22 of Chas Municipal Corporation extends around the Garga River. There are many narrow streets here. It is not possible for two bikes to pass together in narrow streets. The water pipeline has not yet reached the houses on many streets. Wherever it has reached, the roads demolished while laying the pipeline have become a cause of trouble.

Basic Civic Issues in Kadamtal Area

The drains are filled with sludge. Are. The piles of garbage lying everywhere and the dirt and foul smell accumulated in the drains increase the difficulties of life along with breathing. The impact of mosquitoes and flies and the risk of infection remain. The water from the drain falls directly into the Garga river. The river water is getting polluted. The river area is being encroached upon. There are no street lights in the area, there is trouble in the dark. People want a Mohalla Clinic in the closed school.

Residents Raise Issues in Bokaro Samvad Programme

In the Bokaro Samvad programme, the residents of Chas Kadamtal said that the people of this area are surrounded by many types of problems. The corporation is not taking initiative to solve the problems here. Pipelines have not yet been laid in many localities. People have to face problems for water. Whereas pipelines have been laid in some localities. People have also started getting its benefits. The corporation should also make arrangements for drinking water for the people of the remaining areas. So that every house here can get better water for drinking. No need to wander here and there to get water at home. Besides, the Municipal Corporation should also ensure that after laying the pipeline the contractors also repair the road. Roads in some places are still in dilapidated condition.

Demand for Health Centre in Closed School

Said that there is not a single health center in this area. People have to go to Sadar Hospital for treatment. There is a lot of crowd in the hospital. Getting treatment in private is very expensive. Due to this, poor and lower middle class families face more problems. There is an old school building here, which if repaired and converted into a health centre, will provide a lot of convenience to the people. Said that there are many narrow streets in this area. In which it is difficult to cross even two bikes together. When someone falls ill in the homes of people living in these streets, the ambulance does not reach there. Somehow he is brought to the ambulance. In view of these circumstances, the closed school building here should be converted into a health centre. This step will prove to be very effective for the public welfare here.

Encroachment and River Pollution Concerns

And said that Garga river passes next to this area. Encroachment continues on the river area. To stop this, there is only a pretense of taking action against the culprits. The general public is shown the promise of removing encroachment from the river and making the river pollution free. Whereas the reality on the ground is that encroachment is going on indiscriminately on the river land. On the other hand, there is talk of cleaning the river, but till now the drain of this area is getting absorbed into the river. The river water is being polluted due to the dirty water of the drain. Right now is the time of many festivals like Saraswati Puja, Makar Sankranti etc. The corporation should arrange for sewerage treatment system, so that the dirty water is discharged into the river after filtering. This will benefit both the river and the environment.

Street Lights and Cleanliness Issues

Said that there is a shortage of street lights in this area. After dusk, local people face many problems due to lack of light. To provide adequate lighting in this area, at least 10-15 street lights should be installed, which will save the problems faced by the people. At the same time, the Municipal Corporation is careless regarding the cleaning of drains and garbage collection. Garbage is scattered. The outbreak of mosquitoes is not showing any signs of decreasing. Said that the people here are forced to live in filth. Here food is supplied in the name of cleanliness. Look at the drains here and our words will be confirmed. The drains are filled with garbage and mud. They should be cleaned and garbage should be removed. Also, pesticides and medicines should be sprayed here to avoid bad smell and mosquitoes.

Suggestions and Complaints

1. Corporations should ensure to supply drinking water to the homes of people living in every locality. So that the people here do not face any kind of problem due to lack of drinking water.

2. This area will be completely illuminated with 15 to 20 street lights. If we get so many lights then every street will be illuminated. Traffic will be smooth even after evening.

3. The Municipal Corporation and the District Administration should take action on the ground. So that the existence of the river can be saved by stopping the encroachment on the river.

4. Regular cleaning of drains should be ensured. Besides, the garbage here should also be collected. Spraying of insecticides should be done on time.

5. There is a closed and dilapidated school building here. The building should be repaired and converted into a health centre. This will benefit many people here.

What Do People Say

Kadamtal is one of the busiest areas of Chas, where there is constant movement of people throughout the day. Despite this, there is a lack of basic facilities here. We are struggling with problems like dilapidated roads, clogged drains, lack of street lights and drinking water, due to which. The common people suffer a lot. – Gopal Lal

Due to lack of regular cleaning by GG Municipal Corporation, there is accumulation of filth in the area. Drains remain clogged and garbage is spread on the roads. People are worried about the filth, bad smell and increasing influence of mosquitoes all around. The risk of diseases is increasing due to lack of cleanliness. There should be arrangements for cleanliness. Awadh Bihari

There are traffic jams in the area due to which dirty water gets accumulated in the drains. The foul smell emanating from dirty water is spreading in the surroundings and the incidence of mosquitoes has also increased. Due to blocked drains, people face difficulty in commuting and there is a risk of infectious diseases. – Sahul Kumar

Some of the streets in these areas are of very narrow width, people have to face a lot of trouble in commuting in the narrow streets. Even riding a two-wheeler becomes difficult. In case of emergency, it becomes difficult for ambulance or other vehicles to reach, due to which our problems increase further. – Manish Kumar

GG The width of the streets is already less, the roads of these streets were demolished while laying the water pipeline above. After completion of the work, they were not even repaired, due to which the roads have become worse.Sonu Sharma

In those streets whose width is very less, water pipelines have not been laid yet. Due to this we may have to face serious problem of drinking water. Due to narrow streets, the negligence of the corporation is coming to the fore. We are forced to fetch water from borewell. – Hari Sah

By GC Garga Illegal compaction is being done by land mafia on the banks of river Garga and the environment is being damaged. The corporation should take strict action against such people and curb encroachment on the river banks. Ensure safety of the river area by removing encroachments. – Sumit Kumar

The dirty water of the locality is being released directly into the river, due to which the water of Garga river is continuously getting polluted. Due to this, water pollution is increasing and the health of the people nearby is at risk. Municipal corporations should manage drains properly. So that the dirty water from the drains is stopped from going into the river. -Vasudev Rai

GG Municipal Corporation should prevent dirty water from drains from going directly into the river. For this, the corporation should make a concrete plan, so that there is a system to purify water through drainage and treatment system. After which the water flows into the river. This will stop river pollution and keep the environment safe. – Brahmadev Thakur

About 10 to 15 street lights are required in this locality. Due to this, people will not face any problem while commuting at night and will also be better from security point of view. Incidents occurring due to darkness will be controlled to a great extent. – Pritam Kumar

There is not a single health center in the locality. For treatment, people have to go to Sadar Hospital, which is extremely crowded. Under compulsion, patients turn to private clinics, due to which the cost of treatment increases. Poor and middle class people have to face the most problems. – Bhoodhan Yadav

The closed primary school building in locality can be repaired and used as a health centre. Due to this, local people will not have to go far for treatment. By using the school building, health facilities will be available at low cost, which will benefit the public. – Subhankar Ghosh

The reserved seats in the corporation elections have been announced, but the related certificate is not being issued by the zonal office (block). Due to this, potential candidates may have to face a lot of trouble. Failure to receive the certificate on time may affect the enrollment process.- Saroj Yadav,