Tribal Villagers in Andhra Pradesh Demand Road Connectivity, Warn of Collectorate March
Alluri Sitaramaraju / Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh):
Hundreds of tribal villagers from remote hamlets in the Alluri Sitaramaraju and Vizianagaram districts of Andhra Pradesh are demanding basic road connectivity to their villages. Despite years of repeated appeals and petitions to local officials, they continue to walk over 2 km through muddy, uneven terrain to reach the nearest blacktop (BT) road.
For residents of areas like Chintapalli, Paderu, and Salur mandals, the lack of motorable roads has made even routine travel a daily struggle. During monsoons, paths often become impassable, cutting off access to healthcare, markets, and schools.
“We’ve been asking for proper roads for years. Children walk through mud to reach school, and pregnant women are carried on makeshift stretchers to hospitals,” said Lakshmi, a resident of a tribal hamlet near Chintapalli.
Despite multiple petitions to the panchayat and district administration, villagers claim no substantial steps have been taken. Several NGOs have also flagged the issue, calling it a violation of basic human rights under the Scheduled Areas Development norms.
Now, the villagers have decided to march to the district collectorate next week if authorities fail to respond. “We are not asking for luxury — only a road to connect us to the world,” said another villager.
Officials from the Rural Development Department stated that proposals have been submitted under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and work may begin once clearances are received.
Local activists have urged the government to prioritize tribal areas that remain disconnected despite large infrastructure allocations in the state budget.
This movement is gaining traction online, as citizens and activists highlight the villagers’ plight using hashtags like #TribalRights and #AndhraVillagesUnheard.
FAQs
1. Why are the tribal villagers protesting in Andhra Pradesh?
They are protesting due to the absence of proper road connectivity, forcing them to walk 2 km through muddy paths to access main roads.
2. Which districts are affected?
The issue primarily affects Alluri Sitaramaraju and Vizianagaram districts, both with several tribal hamlets lacking proper access roads.
3. What action has the government taken so far?
Proposals under PMGSY have been submitted, but villagers claim on-ground progress has been slow.
4. What are the villagers demanding?
They demand immediate road construction connecting their hamlets to the nearest BT road and better maintenance of existing paths.
5. How does this issue relate to Vizzve Finance?
Vizzve Finance highlights that infrastructure gaps in tribal regions hinder economic inclusion and access to financial services.
Published on : 12TH November
Published by : SARANYA
Source Credit ; Apoorva Jayachandran
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