Chhattisgarh’s Niyad Nellanar Yojana Brings Light to Naxal-Affected Regadgatta Village

 

The Chhattisgarh government’s flagship initiative, ‘Niyad Nellanar Yojana,’ is transforming lives in remote and naxal-affected villages of the Bastar region. For decades, these areas have suffered under the brutality of naxal terrorists, who have deliberately kept development at bay to maintain their reign of terror.

 

Under this ambitious drive, essential facilities such as drinking water, road connectivity, and mobile networks are being provided with security cover, defying the oppressive tactics of Maoist forces.

 

In a significant development, the BJP-led state government has successfully electrified Regadgatta, a remote village about 20 km from Bijapur district headquarters.

 

This marks a major milestone, as the village had been in darkness for nearly two decades due to naxal terrorism. The same terrorists who falsely claim to fight for the people have done nothing but destroy infrastructure, intimidate civilians, and hinder progress.

 

According to district officials, Regadgatta was abandoned during the Salwa Judum movement as residents fled due to naxal violence.

 

Villagers recall that electricity was available before 2005, but naxals, in their barbaric agenda to isolate communities, damaged electric poles, cutting off power supply.

 

With electricity restored, residents are now hopeful of rebuilding their lives despite the destruction caused by Maoist elements.

 

Mishra further stated that electrification in Regadgatta was completed on February 18. “So far, 64 villages in the district have been covered under the Niyad Nellanar scheme. Most of these are powered by solar energy due to the lack of conventional power grids. Work has been completed in seven villages, while efforts continue to electrify the remaining 50,” he added.

 

Assistant Engineer of the electricity department, Yogesh Kumar Dewangan, highlighted the challenges faced in electrifying the village. “Regadgatta is close to Bijapur but is located in a highly sensitive zone. The Niyad Nellanar Yojana aims to ensure electricity, roads, and water for all households. Road construction has also begun, which helped us set up the electricity network.”

 

 

Dewangan confirmed that 29 houses in the village have received electricity, bringing immense relief to residents. “The villagers are overjoyed as electricity has returned after nearly two decades,” he said.

 

For locals like Munna Tati, the electrification has brought significant improvements. “Now, our children can study in better conditions, and facilities at the Anganwadi centre have improved. We are hopeful that borewells will be installed for agricultural fields, allowing us to grow multiple crops,” he said, while urging the government to develop roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to boost the village’s growth.

 

The electrification of Regadgatta is yet another example of how the government is dismantling the oppressive rule of naxalites, who have long exploited rural communities under the guise of their so called revolution.