Nongpoh, Nov 9: Children from Thad and Kyrdemkulai 6 Kilo villages in Ri-Bhoi stepped forward for the first time to meet the Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi and raise concerns affecting the safety and well-being of their communities.
Representing their respective Children’s Clubs, the young representatives brought forward important issues concerning public safety and basic infrastructure, demonstrating that even young voices can play a meaningful role in bringing positive changes to their communities.
One of the major concerns raised was the lack of proper safety fencing around an electricity transformer in Thad village, which poses a potential danger, particularly to young children who often play in the surrounding area. They also highlighted the unsafe condition of the pathway leading to the drinking water collection point in Kyrdemkulai 6 Kilo village.
The delegation was led by Balakyntiew Umbah, president of the Ri-Bhoi Area Welfare Association, and included Meba-Ai-Kyrpang Makdoh, president of the Thad Children’s Club, Lashemhun K Rangtong, treasurer, Lapynhun Ïakai, secretary of the Kyrdemkulai 6 Kilo Children’s Club, and Naphishisha Mawlong, president of the Kyrdemkulai 6 Kilo Children’s Club.
Speaking to the media, Lashemhun and Lapynhun expressed their happiness at getting the opportunity to meet the DC in person and directly communicate the difficulties faced by their respective villages.
They stated that they had urged him to take necessary steps to ensure proper safety fencing around the electricity transformer in Thad village to prevent any unfortunate incidents, particularly involving children. They also appealed for the installation of solar street lights along the pathway leading to the drinking water collection point in Kyrdemkulai, which would make the route safer and more accessible for children who regularly use it to fetch water.
The DC expressed his appreciation for the initiative taken by the young representatives and welcomed their efforts to bring community-related concerns directly to the district administration. He assured them that the issues raised would be looked into and that necessary attention would be given to addressing their concerns.
