July 8th 2024.
Residents of Keonjhar are facing major hardships due to the lack of a proper drainage system in their town. With the monsoon season in full swing, the faulty mechanism to clear water is causing a lot of stress and inconvenience for the locals. Not only are government funds being wasted, but the residents are also having to deal with difficult situations. The drains that were constructed in the town are not functioning properly and efforts to fix them have been unsuccessful, resulting in a waste of time and resources.
The ongoing Rath Yatra celebrations have only added to the chaos, as the drain work has disrupted the smooth movement of traffic in the town. One example of this can be seen near Gandhi Street, where a drain is currently under construction. The Public Works Department had assigned the responsibility of constructing the drain to a private company, with a budget of `10 crore. However, the project has been plagued with unnecessary delays, causing frustration for the residents.
According to sources, the initial plan was to construct the drain in a 'V' shape. However, this proved to be problematic and the construction company later realized that a straight drain would be more effective. By the time this mistake was identified, a significant amount of money had already been spent. And when the rectification process finally began, the rain had arrived, making it even more difficult to complete the work on time. As a result, the entire area has become a muddy mess, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through and posing a safety hazard for the residents.
Despite repeated complaints from the locals, the engineers involved in the project did not pay attention to their concerns. Pintu Sharma and Anil Shankar, two residents of the town, expressed their frustration, stating that if the drain had been constructed properly in the first place, the current situation could have been avoided. They also pointed out that the decision to construct a 'V' shaped drain lies with the engineers, and now the residents are the ones suffering the consequences.
In response to these issues, Bikram Murmu, assistant engineer of the PWD department, assured that a proper drainage system is a top priority for them. He acknowledged that the delay in completing the project has caused inconvenience for the residents and has directed the contractor to finish the work within 15 days. He expressed hope that the situation will soon be resolved and the residents will no longer have to deal with the problems caused by the faulty drainage system. However, it is clear that the residents of Keonjhar have been facing a multitude of issues due to the mismanagement of the drain construction project, and it is important for the authorities to take prompt and effective action to rectify the situation.
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