In Mewat village, two schools, 30 houses sans electricity for 30 years

Sumedha Sharma

Tribune News Service

Gurugram, October 26

In yet another tale of neglect from Mewat, around 30-odd houses and two schools at Bhurwas village of Nagina block have been awaiting electricity for 30 years.

Ray of hope

Bhurwas village in Nagina block has been without power for 30 years
Only recently, a transformer was installed and 20 houses got connections
Locals want that two schools in the village must get electricity on priority
Officials say one more transformer and poles will be installed soon

Having learnt to live with darkness, the villagers now see a ray of hope as the department recently installed a transformer in the area. Sayed Quam, a local farmer, said, “The village started as cluster of homes in fields and has grown after that, but basic infrastructure still evades us. I am 80 and have waited my entire life for electricity.”

The villagers, many of whom had made peace with the situation, recently started making efforts to get power infrastructure, mainly for the primary and middle schools, which too are without electricity even 30 years after their establishment.

Sabila Begum, a villager, said, “One transformer was installed recently, but only about 20 of 50 houses were benefitted. Our girls can’t leave home after evening. Many homes don’t even have a toilet.” Isa, former sarpanch, said, “Our village could never benefit from Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon scheme. The department has now promised to light up the village by the year-end.”

The XEN office in Nuh said while one transformer was installed, another along with poles would be installed soon to light up the entire village.