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How PMAY Changed Lives in Kishtwar: From Mud Huts to Safe, Permanent Homes

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is making a real difference for poor families in places like Kishtwar. People there used to struggle with mud houses that would flood every time it rained. Now, thanks to the scheme, they have safe, permanent homes that have completely changed their daily lives. This government initiative is providing more than just a roof—it's giving people stability and a renewed sense of dignity.

Key Points: PM Awas Yojana Provides Permanent Houses to Poor Families in Kishtwar

  • PMAY has provided permanent pucca houses to poor families in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district
  • Beneficiaries no longer face severe flooding during rainy seasons in their old mud homes
  • The scheme is praised for providing not just shelter but also dignity and a better quality of life
  • Over 95 lakh houses have been allotted nationwide under the PMAY scheme's various components
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PM Awas Yojana changed lives, poor families in J&K's Kishtwar get permanent houses

PMAY transforms lives in J&K's Kishtwar, replacing flood-prone mud houses with safe, permanent homes for poor families, fostering dignity and stability.

"Earlier, rainwater used to flood our mud house, but now, because of PMAY, we no longer face this problem. - Puran Chand Thakrai, PMAY beneficiary"

Kishtwar, Dec 9

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), one of the flagship welfare schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Union government, has provided a roof over the heads of poor people living in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and lakhs of people across the country by allotting them pucca (permanent) houses.

This scheme is proving to be a boon for the poor and the deprived sections of the society and has turned the dreams of poor families into reality by giving them a home.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, PMAY has brought a significant change in the lives of poor and needy families.

Earlier, during the rainy season, people faced severe difficulties as water would seep into their houses made of mud.

Now, with permanent houses being built by the Union government, local families feel relieved and are living a safer life.

Puran Chand Thakrai, a resident of Kishtwar and a beneficiary of PMAY, told IANS that this scheme has brought a major transformation in his life.

He said, "Earlier, rainwater used to flood our mud house, but now, because of PMAY, we no longer face this problem. We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving us a permanent house under this welfare scheme. Because of this, all poor families are now living a better life."

Another PMAY beneficiary also expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that PMAY has given the poor of the country a dignified life.

He said that the construction of permanent houses has not only solved the problem of shelter but also improved the quality of life.

"We thank Prime Minister Modi for building permanent houses for the poor. This scheme has provided people with safe and permanent living conditions."

The story of PMAY beneficiaries shows how the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) is writing a saga of transformation.

This scheme is not only giving the poor a roof over their heads but also paving the way for self-respect, stability, and a bright future.

The Centre has already handed over as many as 95.54 lakh houses to beneficiaries under two schemes of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal informed Parliament on Tuesday.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative. But the real test is in the execution and ensuring there's no corruption at the local level. Hope every deserving family, not just in J&K but across all states, gets this benefit without any middlemen involved.
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Arjun K
Jai ho! When I read about Puran Chand ji's story, it reminds me of my own village. So many families live in kutcha houses. 95 lakh+ houses is a massive number. This is real development reaching the grassroots.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited remote areas in India, the difference a solid roof makes is incredible. It improves health, children can study better, and it brings immense psychological peace. A fantastic use of public funds.
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Vikram M
Good work. However, the article only has positive testimonials. It would be more balanced to also mention if there are delays, quality issues, or people left out of the list. A scheme can be good, but scrutiny makes it better.
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Nisha Z
Shelter is a basic human right. Finally seeing this being addressed at such a scale is commendable. Hope they also ensure these houses have proper sanitation and water connections. A house is just the first step.

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