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Forest being attacked

McCluskiegunj is surrounded with hills and forest and that is why the air and water here is very fresh and good. There are many trees such as the Sakhua, eucalyptus ,Mahua, Palash, Neem and Salai etc.

The forest department had planted many a trees in the recent past and had dug trenches to prevent them from fire and domestic animals. The trenches are doing their job but the forest is being ruined by the locals who go to the forest everyday and return with plenty of freshly cut trees, branches and shrubs.

Almost everyday I see men, women and children carrying the forest home. Being local people, most are known to me. On an occasion or two, I have commented to some people by saying "saara jungle khatm kar dijiega kya?" ("will you finish the entire forest or what?") The reply I get is that they only cut branches and young trees/shrubs/plants to feed cattle or to fence up areas used to grow vegetables in homes. 

It is obvious that if the young trees and plants etc. are cut, the forest will consist of only old trees and in such a time the locals will not spare the full grown trees and will continue to use it as fencing and cattle feed.

The forest department doesn't seem active at all. Villagers are not concerned about the natural beauty nor about nature. If they do, its only for personal gains.

There are plenty of wild fruits and birds of varied species. There are beautiful seasonal wild flowers too.

Due to the forest we have good climate right through the year. Its good to go for a morning walk and to see the greenery today. Tomorrow? God Knows!

Electric Wire and Poles Stolen

McCluskiegunj is facing electricity problems due to lac of attention from the Jharkhand State Electricity Board (J.S.E.B.).

The wires carrying approximately 11000 volts (aluminium) which was stolen last week, was finally replaced by the Central Coal Field Ltd. After which, we have got current. The local residents made an effort to go to Khalari (Block) and demand proper attention and supply of material when required.

Around a week ago wire with insulators and brackets from five poles were stolen. The same was supplied by the General Manager (C.C.L.) and thus we now have current.

Stealing of bulk wire has been a common task in the past years. The reason for the theft is that a large stretch of poles and wire come across the jungles of the surrounding areas between Bachra and here.

If the route of these poles/wire are diverted, perhaps we will no longer face such problem. Separate lines from Bachra are already in existence and supply current to the Khalari Cement factory. If wires are carried parallel to these wires and poles, we would be well off with current as the hours of supply has increased in comparison to the earlier times.

Gramin Bank Looted

Yesterday at about 10 am the Ranchi Kshetriya Gramin Bank here was looted by 6 unknown boys/men at gunpoint. These guys came on 3 motorcycles and entered the bank as soon as it was opened by the peon, Lalku.

The robbers had a key that they tried to use to open the safe but failed to do so as it got stuck. Anyway, they looted a few mobile phones from bank customers who happened to enter unknown to the robbery taking place.

The local police was informed and they have begun their investigation. The robbers are said to have fled towards jobhia.

The amount that was called the loot was Rs. 500. This is from a local residents mouth.

The police here are very active and many in number. This is not the first incident. A few years ago the same bank was looted and that was at 11 am. The amount is unknown but at that time the amount was big and there was no police station. The looters were 40 in number and after looting the bank crossed the railway lines and went on towards Ranchi on foot. They had the crossing gates closed by the railway gate-man and warned him not to open it before an hour had passed.

Things are bettering....

Electricity now too good...

I remember the recent past years, when the condition of the electricity here was pathetic.

Since a couple of weeks or so, the electricity is really remaining on almost throughout the day and the night. I recall the times when the electricity would go on vacation for days, sometimes weeks and sometimes even a month would be possible.

McCluskiegunj requires proper electrification and for that the Jharkhand State Electricity Board should appoint permanent electricians and supply all necessary material in order to keep mini London lit up. Currently, there are two local men known as Bijay and Binay (Vijay and Vinay) who have some sort of connection with the electricity department in Bachra, where the mains are controlled in our area. These guys use cellphones to communicate and request a shout-down or charge-up depending on their need. Due to this advantage, these two get good work and are a relief to have around.

I, on behalf of all the residents of McCluskiegunj thank the persons that took the matter seriously and for making such a surprising change. Thank you very much.