<p class="title">Elected members from the Gram Panchayat visited Kopatti village in Kundacheri Gram Panchayat and assured the people that necessary steps will be taken to construct a proper bridge.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Gram Panchayat vice president Vishu Pravin, members Harris, P B Dinesh, Basappa and staff member Chethan visited the village.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inspecting the makeshift footbridge built across the stream by the villagers, the members discussed the related issues with the local residents.</p>.<p class="bodytext">They said that it will be communicated to the department concerned to construct a permanent bridge. The GP members assured the villagers that they will keep in touch with them, to solve other issues as well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Gram Panchayat member Harris said that around Rs 30 lakh is needed to build a permanent bridge.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"However, the cost cannot be borne by the Gram Panchayat. But, a proposal will be made to the MLA and to the respective department," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also lamented that the village is lacking basic amenities. In addition, the people in the region are combating the wild elephant menace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">All possible help will be extended to the villagers, by the panchayat, he added.</p>
<p class="title">Elected members from the Gram Panchayat visited Kopatti village in Kundacheri Gram Panchayat and assured the people that necessary steps will be taken to construct a proper bridge.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Gram Panchayat vice president Vishu Pravin, members Harris, P B Dinesh, Basappa and staff member Chethan visited the village.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inspecting the makeshift footbridge built across the stream by the villagers, the members discussed the related issues with the local residents.</p>.<p class="bodytext">They said that it will be communicated to the department concerned to construct a permanent bridge. The GP members assured the villagers that they will keep in touch with them, to solve other issues as well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Gram Panchayat member Harris said that around Rs 30 lakh is needed to build a permanent bridge.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"However, the cost cannot be borne by the Gram Panchayat. But, a proposal will be made to the MLA and to the respective department," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He also lamented that the village is lacking basic amenities. In addition, the people in the region are combating the wild elephant menace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">All possible help will be extended to the villagers, by the panchayat, he added.</p>