Chhattisgarh tribal village gets electricity supply for first time

The project has been implemented under Prime Minister Janman Yojana, a scheme launched on November 14 for the overall development of PVTG habitations. Further, a total of 54 settlements of Pahadi Korwa community in north Chhattisgarh will be connected through roads under the scheme.

In 2018, about 45 families in Mahuapani had received solar power, but due to technical issues the villagers had been demanding uninterrupted power supply. Pahadi Korwa tribe is one of the oldest and an indigenous tribe of Chhattisgarh. Their lifestyle depends on the forests and mountains. The people of the village make a living through hunting, gathering medicinal herbs and practising traditional agriculture. The electricity connection will enable the government to provide better facilities in education, healthcare, communication, and employment for the community.

The district administration hopes internet services in near future will help the tribe connect to the world. Speaking to The Indian Express, Principal Secretary, Tribal, SC, OBC and Minorities Development Departments, Sonmoni Borah said, “PM Janman is being implemented in 18 districts of Chhattisgarh for five PVTGs – Baiga, Pahadi Korva, Birhor, Abhujmariya and Kamaar. In most of the 11 important activities/ schemes identified, we are nearing saturation in approvals and the whole government approach is adopted in implementation in villages so that no citizen is left behind.”