Safe Water Promised to Neglected Hamlet

Residents of Neredu Bandha, a tribal hamlet in Anakapalli district, have been facing a severe drinking water crisis for decades. The settlement, not being reflected in revenue records, has been excluded from the Jal Jeevan Mission, forcing families to walk approximately 2 km daily to fetch water from a stream. This untreated water has led to frequent bouts of fever, stomach infections, and other ailments.

Following a recent report in The Times of India detailing the community's plight, district officials visited Neredu Bandha. They assessed the drinking water situation and assured the villagers that measures would be implemented to address their long-standing issue. The community has also previously petitioned for road connectivity, highlighting the difficulties faced during medical emergencies.