Ruined in 1989 riots, Bihar hamlet set to become state's first smart Village
Hindustan Times Ranchi|December 15, 2024
Babarchak village of Bihar's Banka district was destroyed in 1989 communal violence and all of its population had migrated elsewhere.
Aditya Nath Jha
Ruined in 1989 riots, Bihar hamlet set to become state's first smart Village

BANKA: In a turnaround of fate, the village is set to become the state's first smart village, with a number of modern facilities for villagers to be ready by 15 January 2025.

The village falls under Rajoun block of Banka district. Overall, the district administration plans to settle 130 families; out of them, 65 will be allotted houses on January 15, and 65 will get accommodations later. The houses are being built under the Prime Minister Awas Yojna.

Under the smart village scheme of the state government, the village will have its own model school, hospital, sports ground, solar street lights, water tower, park, anganwadi centre, community centre, a health and wellness centre, rural haat besides well-furnished houses fitted with all basic amenities as urban citizens have in towns and cities.

This story is from the December 15, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Ranchi.

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