The Muria and Koya tribes in Chintoor Agency, Andhra Pradesh, face severe water scarcity as streams dry up, exacerbating their misery. Authorities, unprepared to address the issue, have not received special grants for alternative arrangements this year, according to a Rural Water Supply official. The Murias, who fled Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh, settled in Chintoor Agency after the conflict between Maoists and State-sponsored Salwa Judum before 2012. With their primary water sources depleted, the tribes are grappling with dire conditions amidst governmental apathy.
Water Shortage Plagues Muria and Koya Tribes Along A.P.-Chhattisgarh Border
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