the task. The villagers held me responsible for this. I was frustrated to be
held accountable for something outside my control. Then another contractor
was paid Rs.15, 000/- but he too left the job incomplete. Nevertheless, I
accepted the responsibility. No contractor was ready to accept the contract.
Almost half the funds had been squandered. The situation became grave so my
brother in law and I accepted the challenge to complete the school building. I
borrowed money by lending my gold jewelry to others. My effort did not no
waste. We have completed the construction of the school building complete
with a garden. I also succeeded in getting funds sanctioned for an additional
classroom. Now I am trying to hire a school teacher to give better attention to
the students in the school.
While doing all this, I was offered bribes; but I never accepted them. On the
contrary, I had to spend money from my own pocket for traveling, hospitality
of guests who visited the Panchayat and of course, I have no regrets. After
facing so many difficulties, I have become very attached to my village and I
dream and hope that the best should come our way, and I will always work
for that.