September 24th 2024.
In the district of Keonjhar, located in the state of Odisha, a heartwarming incident took place involving a 70-year-old woman named Pathuri Dehury. Despite her age and inability to walk, Dehury showed incredible determination and strength as she crawled nearly two kilometers from her home to the panchayat office to collect her old-age pension. A video of her feat has since gone viral on social media, capturing the hearts of many.
Dehury, a resident of Raisuan gram panchayat, has been unable to walk for some time now due to her ailing health. The sarpanch of the panchayat, Bagun Champia, became aware of her situation after seeing her crawling on the village road on television news and in newspapers. He promptly brought her situation to the attention of the administration, expressing his concern and urging for assistance.
According to the sarpanch, the state government had previously instructed officials to deliver pension to elderly and disabled individuals at their doorstep. However, Dehury shared that a panchayat official had asked her to come to the office to collect her monthly pension. With no other option, the determined woman made the difficult journey on her own.
The gram panchayat, which falls under Telkoi block in the home district of Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, is where Dehury resides. The block development officer, Geeta Murmu, revealed that the pension was previously sent to Dehury's bank account. However, due to her illness and inability to visit the bank, the local administration has now started disbursing the pension by hand. Additionally, a wheelchair has been provided to Dehury for her to use.
The kind-hearted sarpanch also shared that the civil supply assistant will now deliver rations to Dehury at her doorstep. This small gesture is a testament to the compassion and care shown towards the elderly in the community. The state government has implemented various schemes, such as the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana and the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, to provide support and financial aid to 42 lakh elderly individuals in need. Thanks to the efforts of the administration and the sarpanch, Dehury can now receive her pension and essentials without having to leave her home.
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