Raipur. Public welfare schemes implemented in the state are bringing positive changes to the lives of rural families. Through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, the dream of a permanent home for economically weaker sections of society is being realized.

Mr. Bihari Kewat, a resident of Kirari Gram Panchayat in the Akaltara development block of Janjgir-Champa district, is a living example of this. For a long time, he lived in a mud house made of tin and thatched roofs. During the rainy season, the family faced significant difficulties due to leaking water, and due to their limited income, they were unable to even afford repairs.

In 2024-25, his house was approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, and he received assistance of ₹1.20 lakh. With this money, he constructed a permanent house in place of his old kutcha house. He now lives a safe and dignified life with his family. He has also benefited from other government schemes. An LPG connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has freed his home from smoke, while the construction of a toilet under the Swachh Bharat Mission has provided the family with improved sanitation and health facilities.

Mr. Bihari Kewat says that schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin have brought new light to the lives of poor families like his and fulfilled their dream of a permanent home. He expressed his gratitude to the government and administration for this.