BDO turns labourer for house construction under PMAY in Odisha

A BDO, Dharmaraj Majhi worked as a labourer for the construction of a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Nabarangpur district of Odisha. A beneficiary of PMAY in Pipalpada village under Chandahandi block was unable to complete the construction due to unavailability of workers.

Nabarangpur: At a time when bureaucrats are often criticised for allegedly not being aware of grassroots realities, Chandahandi BDO, Dharmaraj Majhi is an exception.

He has set an example by working as a labourer for the construction of a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Nabarangpur district of Odisha.

According to reports, a beneficiary of PMAY in Pipalpada village under Chandahandi block of the district was unable to complete the construction due to unavailability of workers.

Majhi came to know about the matter and reached the village along with the local Panchayat Extension Officer (PEO).

The villagers were quite overwhelmed and were in awe as BDO Majhi extended help for construction of the house as a worker. He was also seen carrying concrete on a sling with locals.