HT Correspondent
Demow, July 24: In the backdrop of the state and central government’s promises of inclusive development, ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’, the residents of 1 No Masoi Gaon near Demow find themselves facing a different reality. The plight of Bir Garh and Neha Garh, two young siblings who lost their parents a year ago, highlights the challenges faced by this community.
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Currently living with their grandfather, Bisuwa Garh, Bir Garh is a student of class 3, and Neha Garh is a student of class 2. The family resides in a dilapidated house, and their grandfather’s meager income of Rs 250 as Bridha Pension which is insufficient to meet their needs. Due to physical ailments, their grandfather struggles to perform household tasks, further exacerbating their living conditions.
Despite efforts by the local community to construct a basic dwelling, the family has not received the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) from the government. They are also deprived of other government schemes, including the ‘free rice scheme’. Their teacher, Junas Murari, has expressed grave concern for the welfare of the children.
The situation is not unique to Bir Garh and Neha Garh’s family; a significant portion of residents in 1 No Masoi Gaon, under the Demow Revenue Circle in Kharahat Gaon Panchayat, continue to be excluded from various government schemes. Despite the existence of state and central government programs, the majority of the community members remain underserved and await the promised benefits.
The impoverished family appeals to the state government for support and urges the authorities to ensure that government schemes reach the deserving beneficiaries.
