Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resolved to provide permanent housing for every poor person. Nearly 4 crore permanent houses have been provided so far across the country. In Madhya Pradesh, 16 lakh beneficiaries were identified in the initial survey, and 8.5 lakh new houses have been allocated. A new survey will ensure no poor person is left without housing, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fulfilling the resolution of ‘Har Gareeb ko pucca makan’ (permanent house for every poor) in the state.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav symbolically conducted Griha Pravesh for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and distributed certificates to Lakhpati Didis during the ‘Allocation of New Target under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ programme in Vidisha on Wednesday. He also performed Bhoomi Pujan and dedicated development projects worth Rs 177 crore 53 lakh for the region. The event was attended by Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel, and Vidisha district’s Minister in charge, Lakhan Patel.
Yadav emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the sole focus is on continuous development. He stated that the state budget will double in the next four years, ensuring growth in every sector. Every poor individual will have access to basic facilities, including concrete housing. Special missions are being implemented for the welfare of the poor, women, youth, and farmers, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the well-being of all.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the significant expansion of irrigation in the state, attributing it to major river-linking projects like Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC), along with other irrigation initiatives. The irrigated area has grown from 7 lakh hectares in 2003 to over 48 lakh hectares. Assuring farmers that every field will receive water for irrigation, he expressed confidence that Madhya Pradesh will soon surpass Punjab and Haryana in agricultural production.
Yadav stated that the Vidisha region is poised for rapid development. A major capital project combining Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, and Sehore is being planned, with a master plan to be prepared soon. He announced the upgrade of Vidisha Nagar Palika to a Municipal Corporation and the expansion of facilities through the integration of Vidisha Medical College and the District Hospital.
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan congratulated Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav for Madhya Pradesh’s achievements in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Janman Awas Yojana, completing projects in record time. He noted that the first road under the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana was also built in the state. Currently, 8 lakh 21 thousand 190 houses are being allocated to Madhya Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), with a similar number to be provided in April-May. The Minister handed over the approval letter for the houses to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan stated that a new survey for housing is underway to include poor individuals who were previously missed, with the option for self-surveys now available. Eligibility criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have been relaxed, allowing beneficiaries with two-wheelers, annual incomes up to ?15,000, irrigated land up to 2.5 acres, or non-irrigated land up to 5 acres to qualify. Under the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, villages with a population of 500 (based on the 2011 census) and tribal villages with a population of 250 will now be eligible. He informed that Rs 384 crore was previously given to the state under schemes like greenhouse, poly house, agricultural equipment, drip, etc. to farmers, now Rs 435 crore more will be given. Furthermore, Rs 312 crore 74 lakh has been allocated under the NRLM scheme to support Lakhpati Didis.
