Balrampur, Sept. 18 -- As part of a special scheme for Naxal-affected families and surrendered Naxals, 25 houses have been approved in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, an official said.

The first completed house has been handed over to Savita Yadav, whose husband was killed by Naxals.

The Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Balrampur, Nayantara Singh Tomar, said that under a special project, 25 houses have been approved, with six given to surrendered Naxals and 19 to families of those killed by Naxalites.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Nayantara Singh Tomar said, "Under the special project here, 25 houses have been approved, out of which 6 houses have been given to people who are surrendered Naxals. 19 houses have been given ...