Nabarangpur, Nov 14 (UDN): In a significant step towards improving connectivity and ensuring access to essential services for people living in remote and geographically isolated areas, the Nabarangpur district administration has launched two motorboats at the Indravati Reservoir. The boats, provided through the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund, are aimed at addressing long-standing transportation difficulties faced by residents of five villages cut off from other areas due to the reservoir.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Gouri Shankar Majhi, MLA and Chairman of the Nabarangpur District Planning Committee, as the chief guest. Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr Pramod Kumar Pushti, MP’s representative Santosh Patra, local chairpersons and sarpanches, Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, Block Development Officer (BDO), along with other public representatives and concerned officials, were also present.
The dignitaries described the initiative as a welcome step towards resolving the long-standing transportation problems of people living in the remote areas.
The five villages located in the cut-off region of the Indravati Reservoir—Gurumaiguda, Tanganikota, Jholaguda, Bagra and Talanga—are expected to benefit significantly from the newly introduced motorboat services.
Due to the geographical isolation caused by the reservoir, residents of these villages have been facing considerable difficulties in travelling to other areas. Daily transportation has remained a major challenge, particularly when accessing healthcare facilities, educational institutions, weekly markets, government services and other essential facilities.
The situation becomes especially difficult during medical emergencies, when residents often struggle to reach hospitals and healthcare centres in time. Students and people engaged in livelihood activities have also faced transportation-related challenges.
With the introduction of the two motorboats, connectivity between these five isolated villages and other areas is expected to become easier, safer and more convenient. The service will help villagers travel for emergency medical treatment, enable students to commute for educational purposes and facilitate access to markets, livelihood opportunities and various government welfare services.
The initiative is also expected to strengthen the connection of these remote communities with the mainstream development process and improve their overall quality of life.
The district administration’s decision to utilise the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund for providing essential transportation facilities reflects its commitment to inclusive development and improving basic infrastructure in geographically challenging areas.
The launch of the two motorboats marks an important step towards reducing the isolation of the five villages and ensuring that residents have better access to essential services and opportunities.