TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 7, 2025: In a landmark initiative aimed at restoring security, dignity, and stability to families impacted by Naxal violence, the Chhattisgarh government is constructing 3,000 houses under a special provision of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The initiative is part of a larger project sanctioned by the Central Government following a special request from the state to address the needs of families not covered under standard PMAY norms.
Out of 5,000 identified families affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) or connected to surrendered extremists, 3,000 have already received housing approvals. The first installment of assistance has been released to 2,111 families, and 128 have received their second installment. Construction is underway, even in the state’s most remote forested regions.
Overcoming Terrain and Trauma: Stories of Hope
Despite the challenges of terrain and logistics, some families have completed home construction within just three months. Among them is Dashri Bai from Kanker district, whose husband was killed during a Maoist attack. Living in a remote village 200 km from district headquarters, she completed her home between May and July with support from the district administration and PMAY teams.
Similarly, in Sukma’s Oeiras village, Sodi Hungi—whose husband was killed by Naxals in 2005—has built a permanent home after years of living under a leaking thatched roof. She received ₹1.35 lakh in three installments under the special PMAY package and completed her house in July 2025.
“These policies are not just sensitive—they are life-changing,” said Dashri Bai, expressing gratitude to officials and local support teams.
District-Wise Progress Highlights Sukma’s Lead
According to official data, Sukma leads the list of beneficiaries with 984 sanctioned homes, followed by Bijapur (761), Narayanpur (376), Dantewada (251), Bastar (214), Kondagaon (166), Kanker (146), Gariaband (27), Balrampur-Ramanujganj (25), and Manpur-Mohla-Ambagarh Chowki (23).
Chief Minister Sai: “Homes that Rebuild Lives and Futures”
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized that the initiative reflects a broader strategy of trust-building, development, and rehabilitation in conflict-hit areas.
“This project goes far beyond construction. It’s about restoring confidence and providing stability to families long affected by conflict and displacement. The speed at which these homes are being built in such difficult conditions reflects the power of community and administration working together,” said CM Sai.
He added that the special sanction of 15,000 homes for non-standard PMAY beneficiaries reflects the government’s focused commitment to inclusive development and peacebuilding in Naxal-affected regions.
Deputy CM Vijay Sharma: “A Historic Step Toward Justice and Inclusion”
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma called the initiative a strategic and empathetic response to long-standing issues of displacement and marginalization.
“This is not just housing—this is justice, inclusion, and a path to lasting peace. When the government acts with empathy and urgency, development becomes real even in the most remote corners. Stories like those of Sodi Hungi and Dashri Bai are proof of that,” he said.
He reaffirmed that the Chhattisgarh government is working to ensure that every family affected by violence receives not just a home, but also dignity, safety, and a place in the mainstream.
