A total of 12 long-term tenant families in Rajnandgaon were allotted permanent homes under the ‘Mor Makan Mor Aas’ scheme through a lottery conducted by the Municipal Corporation. With this, 229 families have now secured housing under the initiative, which aims to provide affordable homes to eligible urban households.
A unique initiative in Mohla district is empowering rural youth through masonry training under the PMAY-G scheme. Spearheaded by Collector Tulika Prajapati, the program is simultaneously creating self-employment opportunities and accelerating the completion of dream homes for villagers.
At the weekly Jan Darshan in Rajnandgaon, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure heard public grievances ranging from pensions and housing to land records and Aadhaar updates. He directed officials to resolve applications promptly and extend government scheme benefits to all eligible citizens.
Acting Collector and CEO of Zila Panchayat, Mrs. Bharti Chandrakar, participated in the 'Gramin Awas Pragati Sabha' organized at Sitagaon and Karekatta villages under Manpur block. The initiative aims to resolve issues faced by rural housing beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and ensure timely completion of construction through technical guidance and local capacity building.
During the weekly Jan Darshan public hearing held at the District Collectorate, Rajnandgaon Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure personally listened to grievances from citizens across the district. He directed officials to resolve applications promptly and ensure eligible individuals receive the benefits of government schemes, especially those who travel from remote areas.
In the remote tribal village of Bortalav, Rajnandgaon district, the life of daily-wage worker Shweta Bai changed with the gift of a permanent home under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The newly constructed house, complete with a toilet, has brought stability, dignity, and relief from years of hardship during monsoons.
Under the 'Mor Makan Mor Aas' scheme, 21 families were allotted low-cost homes via a lottery draw in Rajnandgaon, bringing the total number of families benefitting from the scheme to 188.
As part of the ongoing 'Sushasan Tihar', Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh participated in a mega solution camp in village Tedsera, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for 22 development works worth ₹1.21 crore. Multiple welfare benefits, including housing, sanitation, and health cards, were distributed to the villagers under various central and state schemes.
Under the ‘Mor Makan Mor Aas’ initiative, a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), long-term tenants in Rajnandgaon are now being offered their own permanent homes at affordable, government-determined rates. With 1,282 multi-storey houses fully constructed in areas like Lakhouli, Pendri, Mohara, and Rewadeeh, and another 648 units under various stages of construction, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation is set to conduct a lottery on 15 May 2025 to allocate these homes.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of District Panchayat, Ms. Suruchi Singh, conducted a detailed review of the ongoing Su-ashasan Tihar and the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Rural, through video conferencing. During the meeting, she provided essential directions to relevant officials on completing surveys and applications for various welfare schemes. Additionally, she emphasized improving water conservation efforts, particularly the recharge shafts, and the integration of women into the Sangam Abhiyan under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. A special focus was placed on ensuring timely completion of all ongoing projects, including the Swachh Bharat Mission initiatives.
In a heartwarming testament to the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Chhowaram Sahu, a resident of Raveli village in Rajnandgaon district, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving a newly constructed pucca house. During a local visit, District Panchayat member Dev Kumari Sahu discovered the home and praised the initiative that continues to transform lives across rural India.