Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
Raipur, October 12 (IANS) Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division, once notorious for the threat of left-wing extremism, is writing a new story of development and prosperity. Ujjwala Yojana, one of the major schemes of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has brought transformational changes in the lives of women here.
Not only this, many other public welfare programs like Good Governance Mahotsav and “Niyad Nellanar” have brought about a profound change in the lives of people.
Earlier women used to spend long hours collecting wood and working in smoke filled kitchens, but now cooking with LPG gas has made life easy, safe and healthy.
Thousands of women have got free gas connections and are now not only saving their time in cooking but also protecting their health from toxic fumes.
Earlier, eye irritation and respiratory disease were common among women, but now the kitchen is not full of smoke but full of smiles.
Many women say that cooking with LPG saves them time, allowing them to take better care of their children and do other household work.
The benefits of government schemes and services are visible in almost every village here.
Rural women are participating in Self Help Groups (SHGs), nutrition campaigns and Swachh Bharat Mission. Administrative officers are constantly visiting villages, listening to people’s problems and solving them.
These initiatives have given a new direction to transparency and public participation in governance.
These schemes have led to a significant increase in women’s participation and empowerment. Women are now not only managing their homes but are also becoming self-reliant by getting involved in employment-oriented activities.
They are selling their products in local markets, becoming economically strong through self-help groups and playing a role in village development.
–IANS
mr/pgh