Vapi Zari Faliya Still Without Asphalt Road After Independence: Development Claims Exposed [Ground Reality]
No Pucca Road in Vapi Zari Faliya Even After Decades The reality of development claims in Vapi has once again come under scrutiny as shocking conditions have surfaced from Zari Faliya located in the Dungra area under the Vapi Municipal Corporation. Even after decades of independence, residents of Zari Faliya are still living without a proper asphalt road. The area continues to struggle with a broken, uneven, and muddy pathway that has made daily life extremely difficult for locals. Amid tall claims of urban development, the condition of Zari Faliya presents a disturbing contrast and has triggered anger and frustration among residents.
Complaints about damaged roads are often associated with remote tribal or border villages of Gujarat. However, the emergence of such conditions within the jurisdiction of the newly formed Vapi Municipal Corporation has raised serious questions. The existing road in Dungra’s Zari Faliya is in a severely dilapidated state, filled with stones, mud, and deep potholes. For residents, this road has become a constant source of hardship, affecting every aspect of daily movement.
According to locals, not a single asphalt road has been constructed in Zari Faliya since independence. Despite the passage of years and repeated changes in governance, no concrete action has been taken to improve road infrastructure in this area. Residents claim that Zari Faliya has always remained neglected on development maps. While nearby localities witness upgrades and beautification, this settlement continues to suffer in silence.
Zari Faliya consists of five clusters of houses, with a population exceeding 150 people. Despite this significant population, the area lacks even a basic road that allows car access. Children, women, and elderly residents are forced to walk daily on the damaged path. During nighttime, the situation becomes even more dangerous due to poor visibility and uneven surfaces, increasing the risk of injuries and accidents.
One of the most serious concerns raised by residents is related to medical emergencies. In case someone falls seriously ill or meets with an accident, there is no direct road connectivity for ambulances or vehicles. Locals are forced to carry patients manually for 200 to 500 meters to reach the main road, where transportation is available. In emergency situations where every minute matters, the absence of a road can become life-threatening.
The situation worsens significantly during the monsoon season. Heavy rainfall turns the pathway into a muddy stretch, making it impossible for two-wheelers or any vehicles to enter the area. Residents are compelled to park their vehicles on the main road and walk through slush and water to reach their homes. For elderly people and school-going children, commuting during rains becomes extremely risky and exhausting.
Earlier, the Dungra area was under the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat, and the condition of Zari Faliya was equally poor at that time. Later, the area was included in the Vapi Nagar Palika, and now it falls under the Vapi Municipal Corporation. Despite these administrative upgrades, the ground reality has not changed. Years have passed, authorities have changed, but the condition of the road in Zari Faliya remains the same.
Residents compare the condition of Zari Faliya to remote tribal regions like Kaprada, questioning how such neglect exists within an industrial city like Vapi. Mukeshbhai Patel, a local resident, stated that the community has been enduring this problem for years, but no authority is willing to listen. He added that development promises sound impressive during elections, but the reality on the ground tells a completely different story.
Locals claim they have made multiple verbal and written representations to concerned authorities over the years. Despite assurances, no concrete steps have been taken so far. During election seasons, leaders promise development and better infrastructure, but after the polls, Zari Faliya once again fades into neglect. This repeated cycle has led to growing disappointment and anger among residents.
The absence of a proper road has also affected children’s education in the area. School-going children are forced to walk through the damaged path every day. During heavy rains, many children are unable to attend school at all due to unsafe conditions. As a result, the future generation is also being deprived of basic development and opportunities.
The situation in Zari Faliya raises serious questions about the development model of Vapi Municipal Corporation. On one hand, large-scale projects worth crores of rupees are announced, while on the other, basic infrastructure like roads is missing in certain areas. The contrast between claims and ground reality is stark and deeply concerning.
Residents are now demanding immediate construction of a proper asphalt road in Zari Faliya. They emphasize that this is not a luxury demand but a basic necessity for dignified living. A proper road would significantly improve access to healthcare, education, and daily transportation, bringing much-needed relief to the community.
The miserable condition of Zari Faliya has become a serious test for the functioning of Vapi Municipal Corporation. The wide gap between development claims and actual implementation is clearly visible here. Residents hope that with this issue coming into the spotlight, authorities will finally take notice and provide justice to the people of Zari Faliya, who have been waiting for a basic road for generations.
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