Residents of Doba village in Betalghat block, Nainital, have built a temporary wooden bridge across the Shipra River after waiting for an official crossing for a long time. The villagers say they took the step themselves because construction has not begun despite repeated requests to the government and local administration.
The makeshift bridge has allowed people to resume movement across the river. Residents said crossing the river had become risky, creating particular difficulties for schoolchildren and elderly people.
Villagers cite repeated requests
Santosh Kumar and Sumit Kumar said villagers had repeatedly submitted memoranda to government and administrative officials seeking a bridge. However, they said no construction work had started and accused the responsible officials of overlooking the problem.
According to the residents, the river’s water level has fallen after the rainy season. With winter approaching, villagers used wooden material and mutual cooperation to create a temporary route for daily movement.
The arrangement is not a substitute for the bridge sought by the village. Residents have asked the district administration to begin construction over the Shipra River before the next rains, when crossing conditions could again become more difficult.
Conclusion
Doba villagers have created a temporary wooden bridge to maintain movement across the Shipra River, while seeking official construction of a permanent bridge before the upcoming rains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the temporary bridge built?
It was built over the Shipra River in Doba village, within Betalghat block of Nainital.
Q. Why did villagers build the bridge themselves?
They said official bridge construction had not started despite repeated memoranda and requests to government and administrative officials.
Q. Who faces difficulty crossing the river?
Residents said schoolchildren and elderly people face particular problems and must take risks while crossing.
Q. What type of bridge did the villagers build?
They built a temporary bridge using wood, with cooperation among local residents.
Q. What have the villagers requested from the administration?
They have asked the district administration to begin bridge construction over the Shipra River before the upcoming rains.
