A woman in Chhattisgarh carried her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back for 9 km through forests to collect a Rs 1,500 pension, highlighting welfare system failures.
The woman reportedly walked through forest paths and streams
May 24, 2026
11:37 am
What's the storyA video of a woman carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back for almost nine kilometers in Chhattisgarh's Mainpat region has gone viral.
The incident highlights the challenges of accessing welfare services in remote rural areas.
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