A tribal village in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district got electricity connection for the first time since Independence
The Jokapatha village, situated in mountainous region, had been deprived of power supply.
Expressing happiness over the development, a villager said that the electricity supply would help their children do well in their studies.
"We are very happy now that we finally have electricity in our village. Now our children can study well and progress in life," the Sarpanch of Jokapath village told ANI.
The students also seemed excited and said they did not like the village in darkness and were happy that they have electricity now. -- ANI
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