Chhattisgarh farmer pays ₹40,000 in coins to buy daughter a scooter

Bhagat, who operates a small egg and gram stall in the village, accumulated the money — mostly in ₹10 denominations — over a period of seven months.

Published on: Oct 23, 2025, 13:56:22 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Bajrang Ram Bhagat, a farmer from Kesarapath village in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, purchased a Honda Activa scooter for his daughter by spending ₹40,000 of the total amount in coins.

The farmer with his family at the showroom in Chhattisgarh. (HT Photo)

Bhagat, who operates a small egg and gram stall in the village, accumulated the money — mostly in ₹10 denominations — over a period of seven months. He visited the showroom in Jashpur with his daughter Champa and made the payment of ₹98,700, comprising ₹40,000 in coins and the remaining in cash. Bhagat said he preferred to make the purchase in cash rather than taking a loan.

According to showroom owner Anand Gupta, the coins were counted over three hours before the payment was accepted and the scooter was handed over. As part of a festival offer, the family also received a mixer grinder through a lucky draw.

Champa, a B.Com student, said the scooter would assist the family in daily work and transportation of goods.

The family resides in a house built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and receives financial assistance under various government schemes, including PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and the Mahtari Vandan scheme. They have access to electricity, while drinking water is obtained from a nearby borewell.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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