Residents of Gawana village in Kirtinagar block, Tehri Garhwal, have resolved to take up road construction themselves. The decision reflects growing frustration over the absence of road connectivity to the village and a collective determination to move ahead without waiting longer for the authorities.
The initiative is being led by Gram Pradhan Suresh Singh Chauhan, Mahila Mangal Dal head Ritu Devi and Yuva Mangal Dal’s Jassu Negi. The village community has taken an oath to begin the work, according to a video from Gawana.
The residents said preparations would begin within a day or 2. Their stated aim is to ensure that a road finally reaches the village through collective local effort.
Village pledges collective action
The pledge was expressed in firm terms: “Until the road reaches our village, we won’t stop, we won’t bow, and we won’t tire.” The statement underlines the residents’ resolve to continue the effort until their road demand is addressed.
The proposed work is a community-led response to the village’s road problem. However, the available information does not specify the road’s length, the construction method, the estimated cost or the government department responsible for the route.
Gawana’s decision places the village’s demand for connectivity at the centre of local attention in Kirtinagar block. The immediate next step is the start of the proposed work within the stated one- or 2-day timeframe.
What happens next
The village leadership and residents are expected to begin the announced effort shortly. No further details are available about whether the work will later receive official support, technical approval or government funding.
Conclusion
Gawana residents have pledged to build their own road, led by local community representatives. Their next stated step is to begin work within a day or 2 and continue until road access reaches the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is Gawana village?
Gawana is in Kirtinagar block of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Q. Who is leading the road initiative?
The effort is being led by Gram Pradhan Suresh Singh Chauhan, Ritu Devi and Jassu Negi.
Q. What positions do the 3 leaders hold?
Suresh Singh Chauhan is the Gram Pradhan, Ritu Devi heads the Mahila Mangal Dal and Jassu Negi leads the Yuva Mangal Dal.
Q. When do residents plan to start the work?
The villagers have said they will begin within a day or 2.
Q. What have the villagers pledged?
They have pledged not to stop, bow or tire until a road reaches Gawana.
