Sukma, Sept. 19 -- Puvarti, a village in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Sukma district, once synonymous with gunfire, deadly landmines, and the birthplace of Maoist leaders like Hidma and Deva, is today emerging as a symbol of hope and transformation.

In a significant step towards development, the Chhattisgarh government has launched a bus service from Puvarti to Sukma, providing villagers with safe and reliable connectivity for the first time. Roads once feared for the Naxal movement are now witnessing buses ferrying locals in pursuit of education, healthcare, and livelihoods.

Locals described the daily bus service as nothing short of a "blessing." Earlier, villagers had to walk for days or risk their lives travelling to Sukma and nearb...