Families in Munsiyari’s Bona, Golfa and Tomik villages have been waiting 3 years for permanent rehabilitation after losing their homes in a natural disaster. As winter approaches, Maga Ram’s family is still living in a temporary tent.
The family is waiting for government assistance and a safe permanent home. Other affected families have taken shelter with relatives, but Maga Ram has continued to live in the tent with his family.
Harsh conditions in the temporary shelter
Rain and dampness make conditions difficult during the monsoon. Falling temperatures are creating fresh hardship, while snowfall remains possible in Munsiyari’s higher reaches as winter advances.
Maga Ram said he has lived in the tent for 3 years. He also has a son with a disability and said repeated appeals to the government have not resulted in a permanent home.
The prolonged wait has left the family without a stable roof despite the time that has passed since the disaster. The approaching winter has increased concern about how long the family can continue in temporary accommodation.
Rehabilitation demand raised with tehsildar
Youth Congress district president Vikram Danu recently raised the matter with the Munsiyari Tehsildar. He demanded immediate rehabilitation for the affected families and payment of pending compensation.
The Tehsildar assured that assistance would be provided as per the rules. The assurance has not yet changed the family’s living arrangement, and Maga Ram’s family remains in the tent while awaiting support.
The affected villages are in Pithoragarh district, where the immediate concern is whether rehabilitation and compensation will be addressed before severe winter conditions arrive.
Conclusion
3 years after the disaster, families in Bona, Golfa and Tomik are still awaiting permanent rehabilitation. Maga Ram’s family continues to live in a tent, with winter approaching and government assistance yet to provide a permanent home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which villages are affected?
Families in Bona, Golfa and Tomik villages of Pithoragarh district are awaiting permanent rehabilitation.
Q. How long has Maga Ram’s family lived in a tent?
Maga Ram said his family has lived in the tent for 3 years.
Q. What additional difficulty does the family face?
Maga Ram said his son has a disability.
Q. Who raised the rehabilitation demand?
Youth Congress district president Vikram Danu raised the issue with the Munsiyari Tehsildar.
Q. What did the Tehsildar assure?
The Tehsildar assured that assistance would be provided as per the rules.
