In the Surguja district of Chattisgarh, children are forced to risk their lives to go to school using tyres as boats. For years, villagers have been requesting authorities to make a bridge, but to no avail. Regional MLA Dr Pritam Ram said that the people of this village have been demanding a bridge as villagers have to use a boat even for basic facilities. He added that the bridge's construction would boost employment opportunities and make it easier for kids to reach school.