The residents of Mirjapur are experiencing strong emotions regarding the departure of IAS Divya Mittal, who previously headed districts such as Dewariya and Mirjapur. Local residents recall her work, especially in the village of Lahriyadah, located on the Vindhya Hills in the village of Dramdanganj, which belongs to the Lalganj district.
Thanks to the special efforts of Divya Mittal, water supply was provided to every house for the first time in this village, home to about 800 people, on August 31, 2023. This village had long suffered from a severe water crisis, forcing residents to either draw water from mountain sources or transport it from Hanuman in Madhya Pradesh state. Previously, the administration only provided residents with 15 liters of water per person via a card using tankers.
Due to its location in mountainous terrain, the problem of access to drinking water in Lahriyadah village was extremely acute, and the situation worsened during the hot months. According to local resident Lallan, people often spent time in the forests searching for water, relying on containers. Women were forced to fetch only half a liter or one liter of water from the well.
As the district official of Mirjapur, IAS Divya Mittal paid attention to this village's problem and took special steps under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission' and 'Har Ghar Nal Yojana' programs. On August 31, 2023, a pipeline was laid in the village for the first time, ensuring that every house now has a tap, and residents have been freed from the water problem.
After the announcement of Divya Mittal's departure, the villagers remember the old times with deep sadness. Residents like Ramkali, Shila, and Chausaria claim that Divya Mittal became like a goddess to them. In the opinion of the locals, the village will never forget this blessing, and they hope that officials like her will visit the district again in the future.
