The GJM Doodhay unit president Santosh
Lama has urged the GTA to construct embankment along the Balasan River,
which could potentially destroy properties and agricultural lands of the
local people through flash floods. He said the people of Doodhay are
hopeful the hill administration would consider the grave danger the
Balasan River poses and soon start the construction of the much needed
embankment.
“Doodhay Bazaar has been deprived of any
development for many years now, but we have high hopes on the GTA. We
expect the administration to not only take care of the various problem
the village has been facing, but also expect more developmental works to
be done here,” Lama emphasised. He further said the Balasan River can
change its mood any time during the monsoon season. “If the river swells
up due to heavy rains in the hill, it could create flash flood and
destroy our crops, houses and other properties,” Lama added.
“A major flood in the 1990s killed one
person and more than 20 houses were swept away, while huge amount of
crops and other agricultural products were destroyed. We fear of similar
situation every time there are heavy rains and spend sleepless nights,”
the GJM leader lamented.
Notably, Doodhay has a population of
about 15,000 people and is located along the banks of River Balasan
which flows from the hills. However, there are no embankments
constructed along the river banks close to the village area for
protection.
Lama also urged the GTA to hold talks
with the concerned department of the state to recognise Doodhay Junior
High School as a government institute. “Doodhay JHS is among the list of
32 schools in the hills, which are expected to be recognised as a
government institutes,” he informed. Lama also has urged the GTA to
install street lamps in Doodhay bazaar, resolve drinking water and
elephant menace issues.(EOIC)
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