A dimension within Essential Public Services
Frustration with existing road problems, maintenance, and water supply, highlighting issues with access and government schemes.
150 voices speak to this
Negative
Overall Community Sentiment
Due to the road problem in our village, the things that should be available are not being received under the government's scheme.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
We had all the facilities, but there was a problem with water for one house. And there is a problem with one road. Because of the road problem, we are unable to go.
— Karunakar Uthansing · Maradipanga, Kandhamal, Odisha
There are bad roads and no internet facility, causing many problems.
— Laxmi Bagh · Subdega, Sundargarh, Odisha
In our village, there is a problem with roads, electricity, and rations.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is no paved road in our village and no road to reach home, it becomes a big problem during the rainy season, and there is a problem with drinking water, and there is a need for a school and hospital for studies.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The road in our village is dilapidated. People are facing a lot of difficulty in commuting, and for getting it repaired.
— Ramdhani Pal · Chhapaka, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
There is a big road problem in the village, it's difficult to commute. People can't go to the market during the rainy season, nor can they bring any goods.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We are not able to receive any of the government's schemes because our panchayat is far away. We face a lot of difficulty in commuting to and from there, so we are facing problems.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We live by the road. The road is very winding, which causes a lot of trouble. Also, there is no proper education in schools. There is no water facility either.
— Parikshit Majhi
There is a significant road problem in the village. People cannot go to the market during the rainy season, and there are difficulties in transporting goods. So, the road problem is very serious.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is an electricity problem in our village. There is a water problem in our village. Ration is not directly available in our village.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Oh, if there were water facilities in every house, we could use water properly and live well. Also, our road is not good; half of it is left unfinished. And during school hours, children cannot even go to school because all vehicles get stuck.
— Laxmi Bagh · Subdega, Sundargarh, Odisha
There isn't even a road built in the village, so there's a problem with the road. Specifically, there's a problem with the concrete road leading to the village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Our village is not receiving benefits from any government scheme. Our panchayat is far away, which makes commuting difficult. No scheme is accessible to us. The problem lies with the schemes.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a significant road problem in the village, causing difficulties in commuting. The main issue for the village, regarding travel, is the road.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The main problem is the lack of water supply. We haven't received drinking water yet. Moreover, the line (connection/service) was not working properly, right? Furthermore, education is very limited, and there aren't many institutions either.
— Parikshit Majhi
There is a big road problem in the village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Before, our village lacked facilities for schools, water, and electricity. There were difficulties with transportation and housing.
— Padmini Bhoi
In our village, education in school is not good. Yes, education is not good, and the roads are bad. Even drinking water is not available, they say.
— Parikshit Majhi
There is a road problem in Manori village for going to the village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a road problem in the village. People face more problems with the road during the rainy season for commuting.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a problem with the Prime Minister's road in our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is a problem with the Prime Minister's road in our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is no water facility in the village, there is no toilet facility, housing is not being provided, and the ration dealer is not distributing rations properly, so that we can properly receive every facility.
— Sonmati · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
There is a problem with a CC road in Chand village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
We are not going because the mobile network doesn't work properly, there are transportation problems, roads are impassable, and there are also issues with electricity.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
In our village, there are no hand pump toilets, housing, and transportation facilities, which causes problems. We hope all these become available.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The government scheme's food grain vehicle is not being brought to the village, so there is a problem of food grains for our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Water, roads, school, health, and internet facilities were not yet implemented.
— Kusha Mahakud
There is a road problem in Manori village for accessing the village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
The condition of the road in my village is very bad.
— Kekti Tekam
There is a problem with a CC road in Chandgaon village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
For a developed India, our village lacks many things such as hospitals, roads, and the mobile network doesn't work very well, which is why it is essential.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
There is no electricity in our village, there should be electricity. There should be network. And there is water but the water is not coming for the crops.
— Kamleah Kumar · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The problem in this village is that there is no network, so children are unable to continue their studies in school. The problem is with the network.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
In our village, regarding the four main infrastructures, there are some issues with water, roads, and the drainage system.
— gobardhan pangi
The road from Indri village to Bheemdogri is very bad, and there is also a problem with the bridge there.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a big problem with roads in the village. It is causing more trouble for commuting during the rainy season, but no one is paying attention or saying anything.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This village has a network problem. No network signal is received, and children face difficulty studying.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a lot of trouble with the road in Bandarwadi village. Everyone is facing difficulty in commuting. Villagers have also applied many times.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
AI-synthesised pieces woven from many community voices on this theme. They may contain errors or interpretation — they're a reflection of the stories, not a record of fact.
In rural Mandla, communities grapple with the everyday reality of distant governance and essential services that remain out of reach, despite repeated pleas.
Despite a national vision for development, many villages in Mandla still grapple with fundamental infrastructure deficiencies, from roads and bridges to clean water and reliable electricity.
Residents of Maradipanga voice their daily struggles and collective aspirations for government assistance to cultivate better livelihoods, restore their environment, and build a more developed future.
Across Kandhamal, farmers yearn to cultivate more, especially a vital second crop, but are held back by a persistent lack of seeds and essential funds.
