SIRAHA: The daily lives of residents in Bhuskuliya Tole, located in Siraha Municipality-6, have undergone a significant transformation.
For decades, they struggled with dusty summers and muddy monsoons—but the recent construction of a paved road has brought a long-awaited sense of pride and relief to the community.
The roughly 500-meter road, built using RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) slope technology, was completed with a budget of Rs. 2.5 million provided by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development under the Madhesh Province Government.
The project was coordinated by Ward Chairman Indrajit Yadav, who said the road had been a key campaign promise.
“We had pledged before the election to make this settlement mud-free—and today, that promise has been fulfilled,” said Yadav. “Provincial Assembly Member Pramod Yadav also played a vital role in supporting the initiative.”
Before the upgrade, even a light rain would turn the settlement into a muddy swamp, and thick dust would affect the health of residents year-round.
Most of the houses in Bhuskuliya are still built with bamboo poles and mud walls. Out of approximately 150 homes, only five are constructed with more permanent materials.
“People used to wrinkle their noses when they passed our settlement,” recalled local resident Sonu Yadav. “We were too ashamed to invite guests. But now, everything looks different. Children go to school without fear of getting their clothes dirty, and the elderly can walk comfortably.”
Ward Chairman Yadav emphasized that Bhuskuliya is home to mostly low-income families who have long lacked basic infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and clean drinking water.
“Understanding the needs of the community, we prioritized road construction first. The results are already visible—it’s improving the quality of life here.”
According to Raju Yadav, a technician from the Infrastructure Development Office in Siraha, RCC slope roads are more practical and durable than blacktop surfaces in rural areas.
“Unlike blacktop roads, RCC slope structures are more resistant to wear caused by livestock, mud, and poor drainage,” he explained. “They require less maintenance and last longer—making them ideal for branch roads in villages where water drainage is a challenge.”
The new road stands as a symbol of progress and dignity in a settlement that, until recently, was left behind. For Bhuskuliya’s residents, it is not just a road—but the beginning of a better future.
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