A heartbreaking video from Uttarakhand's Kumaon region has been widely circulating online, shedding light on the perilous journey schoolgirls undertake daily. The clip, filmed near Munsiyari, shows children crossing a river on a precarious rope trolley—highlighting the severe infrastructural challenges faced by students in remote parts of India.
In the video, the girls are seen pulling the rope to guide the trolley across the river, an everyday struggle that underscores the dangers they endure. As the scene unfolds, a shocked bystander can be heard exclaiming, “2025 hai ye? (Is this really 2025?).”
The viral footage has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with many users expressing outrage over the situation. Comments range from calling it “the misfortune of the country” to urging the government to construct a bridge in the area. Since being posted, the video has garnered over 1.7 million views on Instagram.
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. Students across Uttarakhand face similar hardships. A recent example is Saurabh Panwar from Tehri Garhwal, who relies on a rope trolley to cross the Song River to attend school. Initially meant as a temporary solution over a decade ago, these trolleys have become an essential yet hazardous part of daily life for villagers.
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