Amit is a Community Correspondent and an Adivasi inhabitant of the conflict-prone region of Khunti. In the escalating conflict between a draconian state and violent insurgency, Amit believes that the ones who lose out most are the innocents caught in between. He has witnessed thousands of violations that the state and insurgents have committed in the name of ‘development’ and…

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In spite of four handpumps and a water pump in the school, the children of Marcha Middle School are still thirsty. There only source of water in this village's government school, is a well without any protective barricades, on the premises. A year ago the district Assembly Legislator Paulo Soren had commissioned a water pump to be installed in the school. However, the pump was stolen within a few days of installation, leaving the children and staff of the school thirsty for water. "We are constantly worried that children may fall into the well while drawing water. If a pump is fixed, we will be relieved," says Namgyan Topno.

Under the RTE, safe drinking water is the right of every student. Call the Assembly Legislator Mr Paulo Soren of Torpa on the number in the video to make him aware of this problem. The children of Marcha are waiting for you to call.

This video was made by a Video Volunteers Community Correspondent Amit Topno.

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