Widow of Maoist violence finds shelter after 20 years under Chhattisgarh's new Naxal victim rehab policy
The house was allotted to Sodi Hungi, a resident of Oiras village under Gadiras gram panchayat, whose husband Masa Sodi was brutally killed by Maoists in 2005 on suspicion of being a police informant. The family had been living in a makeshift kutcha house for years, vulnerable to leaking roofs during rains and infestations of dangerous insects and snakes.
An initiative by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, marks a landmark step in rehabilitating families affected by Maoist violence and surrendered cadres.
Under the special allocation of 15,000 from Centre under PMAY Sodi's name was proposed by the panchayat during the 2024-25 for housing assistance. Following approval, she received a total of Rs 1.35 lakh in three instalments, enabling the construction of a permanent pucca house. The home was completed on July 8, 2025, following regular monitoring and technical supervision.
Officials said, 'This is the first such house in state, constructed under the special housing scheme for Naxal-affected and surrendered families to reintegrate dignity for victims.'
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In addition to the PMAY support, Hungi also benefited from multiple welfare schemes, including the construction of a toilet under Swachh Bharat Mission, 90 days of wage employment under MGNREGA, as well as access to ration cards, Ayushman health cards, and other social security programs.
Hungi's sons expressed gratitude toward the move, stating, 'Today, our family is living safely and with dignity. This has only been possible because of the efforts of the panchayat, the district administration, and scheme.'
The initiative is part of a broader campaign launched under the 2025 rehabilitation policy, aiming to offer shelter and stability to thousands of families devastated by decades of left-wing extremism.
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