TFP Bureau, Raipur, March 30, 2025 — In a heartwarming moment during the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony in Mohbhattha, Bilaspur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a simple yet profound conversation with Dallu Ram Baiga, one of the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The dialogue, filled with trust and warmth, perfectly illustrated the impact of the scheme on lives in Chhattisgarh’s remote forest areas.
When Prime Minister Modi asked, “Is the permanent house built?” Dallu Ram replied with folded hands, “Yes, it is built.” Modi, with affection, followed up: “Are you feeling good?” Dallu Ram responded, “I am feeling good.” Their brief exchange was not just a formality but a vivid reflection of the security, self-respect, and hope that the scheme has brought to the lives of many tribal families.
Three Lakh Dreams Realized
Today marked a special day for three lakh families across Chhattisgarh as Prime Minister Modi symbolically handed over the keys to newly constructed houses. The beneficiaries included Somari Punem from Bijapur, Dallu Ram Baiga from Kabirdham, and Jagatpal Ram from Jashpur, all from remote tribal areas. For these families, the dream of owning a concrete house was once far out of reach. Now, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, they can live in secure, self-built homes that offer dignity and protection.
The scheme provides essential resources such as Rs 2 lakh for construction and additional funds for facilities like cooking gas, toilets, and electricity. With these improvements, families no longer have to live in fear of leaking roofs or wild animals, and they can experience peace of mind in their own homes.
A Home Beyond Walls: Stories of Transformation
For Dallu Ram Baiga, a member of the Baiga tribe, life was once a daily struggle in a mud-and-tile hut. His house leaked during the rainy season, and the family faced dangers from snakes and scorpions. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana changed that. With financial aid, Dallu Ram was able to construct a sturdy, secure house where he and his family can now live with pride.
Similarly, Jagatpal Ram, from the Pahari Korwa community in Jashpur, once lived in a dilapidated hut. His new home, made possible by the Awas Yojana, provides not only shelter but also basic amenities like electricity and a toilet—luxuries he could never have imagined before.
Somari Punem, a 60-year-old widow from Bijapur, had long endured hardships, living in a small, leaking roof with her son. Thanks to the scheme, Somari not only got a concrete house but also rebuilt her confidence. “When I enter my house now, I feel like I am not alone. This house is the fulfillment of my late husband’s dream,” she said, visibly emotional.
Hope and Dignity Restored
For these families and many others, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is much more than a house; it is a symbol of security, dignity, and hope. As the scheme continues to provide homes in the most remote corners of Chhattisgarh, it is reshaping lives, offering not just shelter, but also a future built on trust, respect, and self-reliance.
