In June 2023, The Times of India reported a harrowing tale of Munni Devi, a pregnant resident of Dhongri village in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district. As her labor pains began, a nightmarish ordeal unfolded. The deteriorating road connectivity in her area meant that no ambulance could reach Munni’s home in time. With no other options, her husband, Surendra Kishku, and a few family members embarked on a 7 km journey to Fufundih village, where an ambulance awaited them.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n