Four years after fund allocation, a motorable road not yet a reality in Edamalakkudy
Residents of Edamalakkudy are struggling with poor infrastructure as a government-funded road project remains incomplete four years after allocation. Local officials and the Public Works Department have traded blame for the delays, leaving the tribal community isolated.
Why it matters
This highlights systemic failures in infrastructure project management and the resulting impact on marginalized communities' access to essential services.
A proper 11-km road connecting Pettimudy in Munnar to Societykudy — the base camp of the State’s first tribal panchayat at Edamalakkudy — remains a distant dream for local tribespeople, despite government funds being allocated four years ago.
The article presents the grievances of the local community alongside the conflicting explanations from government departments.
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