Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra has said important initiatives have been made in the interest of Gwalior district’s farmers. Opening of Harsi command’s canals on Sunday will ensure farmers’ interests. WRD Minister Mishra directed departmental officers to fill Harsi reservoir from Mohini dam on Saturday.
All regions in Harsi command area will get adequate irrigation water now. Water Consumer Societies had urged Mishra for this at Dabra today. Mishra immediately directed departmental officers to release water in the canals. Mishra said that the State Government is committed to ensuring farmers’ welfare. He said that desired increase will be possible in paddy and other Kharif crops due to opening of canals.
Meanwhile, Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra launched ‘Ratn Nandita Abhiyan’ which aims at welfare of domestic women workers by registering them cent percent at Datia on Saturday. In the district, 2000 women will be benefited by the scheme. large number of women attended the programme.
Mishra said that women extend significant contribution in integrated development of society. The State Government is ensuring constant welfare of needy section of society. Under ‘Ratn Nandita Abhiyan’ in the district, domestic women workers will be registered door-to-door and given benefits of insurance, assistance for marriage, birth, scholarships, training etc as per Government norms. Certificates will be distributed door-to-door for over 6000 beneficiary girls under ladli laxmi Yojana. PR Minister Mishra also reviewed Nagar Uday Abhiyan at Datia on Saturday.