Bhopal

Guv holds meet with officers, briefed on MP's history

Staff Reporter

Governor OP Kohli deliberated with officers and employees of Raj Bhavan on Monday. Principal Secretary to the Governor Ajay Tirki informed about the history and development of Madhya Pradesh from British era till today. Tirki gave presentation about restructuring of Madhya Pradesh, how Bhopal was made capital of the State and information about current divisions and districts of the State.

Moreover, Tirki informed the Governor Kohli in detail about various schemes being implemented in the State for the welfare of farmers and poor. He also informed the Governor through topic “Madhya Pradesh Mein Badhte Sashakt Qadam” about Krishi Karman award conferred to the state continuously since last four years, became one of the leading state in wheat production, 24 hours electricity provision for domestic consumers, daily 10 hours electricity supply for agriculture works, availability of 16000 megawatt electricity and target set up to produce 18000 megawatt electricity till 2018. Referring to the irrigation, Tirki informed that 33 lakh hectare of agriculture land is being irrigated by the projects of water resources and Narmada valley Development departments. A total of `5,372 crore has been invested this year for construction of irrigation projects. Beside these, he also informed the Governor about works undertaken for infrastructure development, investment and on health sector.

Tirki through comparative indicator of Madhya Pradesh and India gave presentation about geographical area of the state and SC, ST and literacy percent. While praising the presentation of Tirki the Governor OP Kohli lauded the development works being undertaken in the State.