In the heart of Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-hit Sukma district, the village of Puvarti is writing a new story. Once known for its deadly landmines, constant gunfire, and as the birthplace of Maoist leaders like Hidma and Deva, this remote spot is now buzzing with hope and real change.
The big news? The Chhattisgarh government has rolled out a daily bus service connecting Puvarti to Sukma, making travel safe and easy for the first time. Roads that used to strike fear due to Naxal threats are now alive with buses carrying villagers to schools, hospitals, and markets.
Villagers can’t stop smiling about it. “It’s like a blessing,” one local told . Before this, people had to trek for days or risk their lives to reach Sukma or nearby towns. Now, families send kids to school without worry, rush patients to doctors quickly, and hit the markets hassle-free. Life feels safer and more connected, they say.
Women in the village are especially thrilled. The service gives them newfound confidence to travel alone, breaking old barriers in this tough terrain.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai shared his thoughts on the transformation. “Naxalism held back Bastar’s growth for years,” he said. “But thanks to our brave security forces, peace is returning. We’ve started bus services from Jagargunda to Sukma and now Puvarti to Sukma. People used to walk kilometers—now transport is simple.”
He added that this progress comes from the state’s strong fight against Naxalism over the last 20 months. For the first time, reliable transportation is reaching these far-flung areas.
Sukma Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv explained more about the initiative, named Hakkum Mail and backed by NITI Aayog. It aims to link remote villages like Puvarti to district headquarters. Right now, four buses run daily, serving 100 to 120 passengers with two trips each way. “We’re not stopping at buses,” Dhruv said. “We’re boosting electricity, clean drinking water through Jal Jeevan Mission, healthcare, schools, and Anganwadi centers too.”
The name Hakkum Mail has a cool local twist. Sukma Nodal Officer Kailash Kashyap says “Hakkum” comes from traditional instruments villagers used to spread important news. These buses are doing just that—bridging isolated spots to the mainstream.
Bus driver Bhupendra Barses remembers how tough it was before. “Traveling from Puvarti meant no roads and big risks,” he said. “Now, with fresh roads and this service, everything’s smoother and safer.”
A resident, Sodhi Umesh, shared his daily routine: “The bus leaves Puvarti at 6 am for Sukma and Jagargunda. We used to walk forever—now we get there fast and comfy. Life’s so much easier.”
Officials see this as a game-changer for Puvarti. From a hotspot of insurgency, the village is stepping into a brighter future with development and peace leading the way.
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