No Road, No Ambulance: Ailing Woman Carried In Doli In Shahapur’s Varsavadi Highlights Rural Neglect

Thane: In a stark reflection of the deep infrastructural gaps in Maharashtra’s tribal belt, a critically ill woman from Varsavadi village in Shahapur taluka was carried in a makeshift cloth doli across rugged terrain to reach medical care as the village remains cut off from any motorable road.

The incident has once again exposed the harsh realities faced by residents of Varsavadi a remote settlement under the Fugale gram panchayat, where even after 78 years of Independence, basic civic amenities remain a distant dream.

There is no paved road connecting the village, nor even a functional kaccha route. Villagers must cover nearly three kilometres on foot navigating hills streams and uneven paths to reach the nearest accessible road.

The lack of connectivity has also altered daily life patterns, with locals often choosing the more difficult uphill route towards Igatpuri instead of travelling to Fugale for work, healthcare, or weekly markets.

The situation turned alarming on Thursday when Manda Aghan a resident of Varsavadi, fell unconscious after complaining of severe abdominal pain.

With no road access an ambulance could not reach the village. In a desperate bid to save her life, villagers came together and carried her in a cloth doli through the treacherous route to the main road in Igatpuri taluka.

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She was later admitted to a private hospital in Igatpuri, where she received timely treatment and was subsequently discharged.

Kalu Takre, a local resident confirmed that her condition had worsened rapidly necessitating immediate medical attention.

The incident has sparked fresh outrage among villagers, who accuse the administration of prolonged neglect.

They argue that in emergency situations, the absence of road connectivity severely delays access to healthcare, often putting lives at grave risk.

Despite repeated representations to authorities demanding road construction and basic infrastructure, residents claim no concrete steps have been taken so far.

The latest incident has intensified calls for urgent intervention.

This is not just unfortunate, it is a matter of shame. Even today, several tribal villages continue to live without basic facilities.

Development remains confined to announcements, while the ground reality tells a different story said Prakash Khodka, Secretary of the Shramjivi Organisation, Shahapur.

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