Daijiworld Media Network- Raipur
Raipur, May 13: Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will be visiting Chhattisgarh on Tuesday to approve over 3 lakh new houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme. This move is part of the government's broader push to ensure rural housing access, in line with the “Mor Aawas, Mor Adhikar” campaign.
The major event will take place at the PG College Ground in Ambikapur, Surguja district, where Chouhan is set to inaugurate a series of welfare initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of rural communities. The Union Minister will symbolically hand over the ‘keys of happiness’ to beneficiaries of the PMAY-G and PM Janman Awas Yojana, marking the completion of their newly-constructed homes.
With this latest approval, the total number of PMAY-G houses sanctioned in Chhattisgarh will exceed 11 lac, demonstrating the Centre’s commitment to its vision of "Housing for All."
Chouhan will also be performing ‘Griha Pravesh’ (housewarming) for 51,000 beneficiaries whose homes have been completed under the scheme. In addition, a Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking) ceremony will be held for those who have just begun construction on their homes.
The Union Minister will also take the opportunity to honor the contributions of Self-Help Group (SHG) women, particularly the Lakhpati Didis, who have been exemplary in rural entrepreneurship and financial self-reliance.
In preparation for the visit, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, and senior BJP leaders have held meetings with local administration to ensure smooth arrangements for the event. The PG College Ground has been fully equipped with necessary facilities, including a helipad, road access, and a main stage, confirmed Collector Vilas Bhonsle.
The visit is a reflection of the ongoing efforts by the state and central government to accelerate rural development and provide better housing facilities, furthering the vision of a self-reliant and prosperous rural India.