Itanagar: Villagers in Mane, located within the 36th Nari-Koyu Assembly Constituency of Arunachal Pradesh, are forced to carry sick neighbors on their shoulders. A viral video captured this desperate struggle across the harsh terrain of the Lower Siang district. Ambulances cannot reach the remote community. Patients must rely on the strength of family members just to reach a road.
The lack of all-weather connectivity makes emergency care a daily gamble. Locals have long pushed for better bridges, dependable public transport, and functioning ambulance services. They also want a local healthcare sub-center to stop the need for long, dangerous treks. "Residents said the absence of a reliable all-weather road has been a longstanding issue in Mane and other similarly situated villages in the region."
This failure hits home as the state celebrates its Golden Jubilee year of statehood. The village remains cut off from basic services. Officials now face mounting pressure to prioritize road networks and medical access for these neglected settlements.
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