For families living in a remote and economically disadvantaged area, access to a safe and secure home has brought a significant change in their daily lives. Residents said that before the implementation of housing support under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), many families lived in kutcha houses with damaged roofs and limited space. One resident recalled that several members of extended families often had to share a single house, while livestock were kept in traditional sheds or temporary structures. The situation created difficulties for families, particularly those with young children. Residents said the PMAY scheme has helped provide more secure housing and sheds, offering protection for families as well as their livestock. They expressed gratitude to the government for bringing the needs of people from the backward area into focus. Another resident said the scheme has helped families living in kutcha houses move towards permanent homes and improve their living conditions. The availability of proper shelters has provided greater security and comfort to households. For beneficiaries, the housing assistance represents more than a physical structure. It has given families a safer place to live and renewed hope for a better future. Residents said the support has helped them move towards improved living standards and greater stability for their families.
