Tribal Village’s Image Transformed by Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana
Raipur, April 10, 2025 / Darkness is no more in the lives of 25 Baiga families residing in Patpari, a dependent village of Gram Panchayat Kandawani in Kabirdham district. Under the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, free solar systems have been installed in the homes of all Baiga families here by CREDA, due to which their homes are now illuminated with light. The benefits of government schemes are now clearly visible even in remote tribal areas. By providing basic facilities like electricity, water, health, and identity in Patpari villages, the government and administration have laid the foundation for positive changes in the lives of tribal communities.
Patpari village, which is located approximately 80 kilometers from the district headquarters Kabirdham and about 40 kilometers from the block headquarters Pandaria, has now become an example of new energy. A 300-watt capacity solar system has been installed in every house. The cost of each solar system is Rs 65,000, which has been provided completely free of cost to the Baiga families by PM Janman and the Chhattisgarh government. This initiative has not only freed the villagers from darkness, but has also instilled a new hope in their lives. Phool Singh of the Baiga community says, “Now there is no darkness in our homes, children can study even at night.”
Jagatin Bai Baiga expressed her happiness and said that electricity has reached her home under the Janman Yojana, due to which she is very excited. As a beneficiary of the Janman Yojana, she was also invited to Delhi by the President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and met her. To provide drinking water to the Baiga families residing in Patpari village, two hand pumps have also been installed, due to which they have started getting clean drinking water. Aadhar cards and ration cards have been provided to all Baiga families in this village. Under health services, health workers visit Patpari village from time to time and conduct health check-ups of the villagers. The livelihood of Baiga families, who are dependent on agriculture, is mainly based on farming on forest land obtained on lease. Apart from this, they earn a living for their families by working as laborers during the sugarcane season. Collection of minor forest produce is an additional source of income for Baiga families.