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PMAY's Promise: How Chhattisgarh's Naxal Districts Found Hope in Housing

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is transforming lives in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected regions by providing permanent homes to thousands of families. Beneficiaries like Babita and Kamal Singh Yadav have moved from leaky mud houses to comfortable pucca homes, marking a significant improvement in their living conditions. The scheme, launched in 2016, aims to address rural housing shortages and bridge housing deficits across India. With a target of constructing 2 crore additional houses by 2028-29, PMAY continues to be a beacon of hope for rural communities.

Key Points: PMAY Transforms Naxal Regions Mohla Manpur Housing Dream

  • Government housing scheme reaches Naxal-affected districts successfully
  • 2 crore additional houses targeted for construction by 2028-29
  • SECC data used to identify eligible beneficiaries
  • Scheme provides permanent housing with basic amenities
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Chhattisgarh: PMAY makes 'dream of home come true' in Mohla, other districts

PMAY scheme empowers families in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected districts, providing permanent homes and hope for a better future.

"We used to live in a mud house, where water leaks were a real problem during the rainy season. - Babita, PMAY Beneficiary"

Mohla, Oct 15

The picture of Mohla, Manpur, and Ambagarh Chowki districts of Chhattisgarh, once considered Naxal strongholds, is changing. The reason is that the benefits of government schemes are now reaching every household.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a significant government scheme for the poor, is turning the dream of owning a home into reality. Thousands of families in the Naxal-affected districts of Mohla, Manpur, and Ambagarh Chowki have received their dream homes through the scheme.

It has proved to be a foundation stone for development. This scheme of the Central Government is nothing less than a boon for the poor, and beneficiaries are thankful to the government.

Babita, one of the beneficiaries, told IANS, "We used to live in a mud house, where water leaks were a real problem during the rainy season. Because of the kutcha house, we faced issues like leaking roofs and damp walls. However, under the PMAY scheme, we received assistance. Now, we live in a permanent house. Thanks to the government!"

Beneficiary Kamal Singh Yadav also added, "We also lived in a mud house where water leaked during the rainy season. The government gave us financial help to build a pucca house. We built it, and now we live comfortably. We don't face any such problems anymore."

Launched on April 1, 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) is the Centre's flagship mission under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PMAY-G aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless households and those living in kutcha or dilapidated houses.

The scheme addresses the rural housing shortage and bridges the housing deficit in rural areas, contributing significantly to the goal of "Housing for All."

Beneficiaries are identified using Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data and verified by Gram Sabhas.

The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of PMAY-G for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a target of constructing an additional 2 crore houses.

The ministry has allocated 84,37,139 houses for the year 2024-25 across 18 states, including Chhattisgarh. Of these, a target of 46,56,765 houses has been allocated between December 2024 and January 2025 to nine states. As of February 2, 2025, 39,82,764 houses have already been sanctioned.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in rural development, I can confirm that housing security is the first step toward poverty alleviation. Good to see government schemes reaching Naxal-affected regions where development was long overdue.
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Priya S
While the scheme is excellent, I hope the implementation is transparent. In our village, some deserving families were left out while politically connected people got benefits. The Gram Sabha verification needs to be more rigorous.
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Arjun K
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 This is real development. When basic needs like shelter are met, people can focus on education and livelihood. Hope this brings permanent peace to Naxal-affected areas too.
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Michael C
Impressive scale - 2 crore houses! The administrative effort to identify beneficiaries and distribute funds across such a vast country is remarkable. Hope the quality of construction is maintained.
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Nisha Z
My aunt in Manpur district received PMAY assistance last monsoon. The difference is incredible - no more worrying about roof leaks during heavy rains. Such schemes truly empower women who suffer most in poor housing conditions.

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