Residents of Sinhad gram panchayat, located within the Dhariyawad subdivision of Pratapgarh district, continue to struggle for basic amenities such as water, electricity, roads, and cleanliness amidst tall claims of development. Locals state that these hardships are not new and have persisted for a long time. Although local public representatives and responsible officials have been informed on numerous occasions, no concrete steps have been taken toward a resolution. The villagers harbor the greatest resentment toward the panchayat's pradhan and up-pradhan, accusing them of completely ignoring the area after winning the elections.
Drinking Water Crisis and Unfulfilled Mission Pledges
Water scarcity has emerged as the most overwhelming challenge for the people of Sinhad village. Residents reported that the local handpump has remained non-functional for the past two to three days, forcing people to wander around in search of drinking water. There is also no provision for an adequate water storage tank in the village. According to the villagers, while claims are being made about supplying water through pipelines in surrounding regions under the Jal Jeevan Mission, many parts of Sinhad have neither seen pipeline excavations nor received tap connections in all households.
Sagging Power Lines and 11,000-Volt Danger
The electricity infrastructure in the village has also turned into a major source of anxiety for the inhabitants. Villagers pointed out that power lines are sagging dangerously low at multiple locations, and an incident involving a snapped power line has already occurred previously, which forced authorities to shut off power lines during the night. The 11,000-volt line passing through the area poses a constant threat of a major accident. Furthermore, frequent power outages and irregular supply have severely disrupted household chores and children's education alike.
Dilapidated Roads and Waterlogging Vulnerability
The cement roads built within the village have now fallen into complete disrepair. Commuting has become extremely difficult due to old roads broken at various points. Coupled with this, the absence of proper drainage systems in the village raises serious apprehensions that conditions will worsen drastically during the monsoon season. Villagers emphasize that they do not need grand claims, but rather tangible work visible on the ground.
