Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appalanaidu and Pathapatnam MLA Mamidi Govinda Rao have met Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram to discuss pressing issues affecting tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh. The leaders highlighted the persistence of the doli system, a traditional practice where people are carried in makeshift stretchers over long distances, often in dire medical emergencies. This practice persists due to the lack of proper roads and transportation infrastructure in remote tribal areas. “It is deeply troubling that in the 21st century, the doli system continues to exist in tribal areas,” said MP Kalisetti Appalanaidu. “Tribals should not have to endure such hardships. We have strongly urged the Union Minister to address this issue with urgency.”
MLA Govinda Rao echoed these sentiments, drawing attention to the lack of basic amenities in tribal regions. “The absence of proper road connectivity and healthcare facilities has left the tribal population in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts in a vulnerable state,” he remarked.
The duo submitted a detailed memorandum to the Union Minister, outlining the problems faced by the tribal population in the State. The memorandum also included specific proposals, such as building all-weather roads, establishing primary health centres in remote villages, and launching awareness campaigns. Jual Oram assured the delegation of his commitment to addressing these issues. “The government is committed to improving the lives of tribal communities across the country. I will personally review the memorandum and take up the necessary steps to resolve these challenges,” he said.
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