Tribal communities celebrate road project approval in ASR

Tribal communities in Anantagiri mandal, ASR district, celebrated after the District Collector approved a long-awaited road project. The road, funded with ₹3 crore, aims to improve access to remote hamlets and had faced delays due to forest department objections. Work on the road began in February 2025 but was halted when officials cited a lack of prior forest permission. Protests from the tribal people drew attention to their struggles, including a tragic incident involving a couple carrying their deceased child. Following media coverage and intervention from the ST Commission Chairman, the Collector granted the necessary permission. The community marked the approval with Holi celebrations, expressing gratitude to local leaders and the Collector for resolving the issue.