Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, from the village of Piplarawan in Sonkatch, Dewas, transferred 1,553 crore rupees to the accounts of 1.27 crore Ladli Behanas, 337 crore rupees to 56 lakh social security pension beneficiaries, and 1,624 crore rupees to 81 lakh farmers with a single click on Monday. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 53 development projects worth 144.84 crore rupees during the event.
Dr. Yadav announced that villages surrounding the Ranjit Sagar Project will receive irrigation water, leading to greener landscapes and more prosperous farmers. He remarked, “Just as a philosopher's stone turns iron into gold, water and electricity will transform our fields into golden harvests.”
The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s efforts in providing adequate water and electricity for irrigation. Referring to the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision of interlinking rivers, he stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, this dream is being realized in Madhya Pradesh. The Ken-Betwa Link Project has received 1 lakh crore rupees in funding and is set to transform the Bundelkhand region. Additionally, work has begun on the 70,000 crore rupees Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Project, aiming to deliver water to every village and field in the state. This year, the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat has been set at 2,600 rupees per quintal.
Dr. Yadav reiterated that the Madhya Pradesh government is committed to employing every hand and water for every field. He emphasized ongoing efforts to improve the lives of the poor, farmers, youth, and women. To ensure employment for every youth, investor summits are being organized to attract industrialists. “By providing jobs to our youth, we aim to elevate India's global standing and make Madhya Pradesh a leading state,” he said.
In the same event, over 2,054 crore rupees were disbursed to 1.27 crore Ladli Sisters, 56 lakh social security pension beneficiaries, and 81 lakh farmers with a single click. The government is ensuring the smooth execution of all welfare schemes. He also announced that 76 lakh women in the state have received 450 rupees each for gas refills under various schemes. Addressing the Ladli Behanas, he shared that the monthly assistance of 1,250 rupees will be gradually increased to 3,000 rupees.
Regarding the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Dr. Yadav assured that no pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh will face any inconvenience, issuing strict instructions to officials. He asserted “No pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh heading to Prayagraj will remain hungry or thirsty”.
The Chief Minister also highlighted a recent successful heart transplant at AIIMS Hospital, where a patient from Itarsi with less than 20% heart function received a heart from a brain-dead donor in Jabalpur. Dr. Yadav visited the patient to extend his best wishes. He announced that air ambulance services would be provided free of cost for critically ill poor patients, ensuring they receive treatment in major hospitals.
Dr. Yadav proudly stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, both the nation and the state are witnessing unprecedented development. “India’s global stature has risen, and we aim to make Madhya Pradesh the number one state. Our government is working swiftly to improve every individual’s life, employ every hand, and water for every field.”
The Jal Kalash Yatra, initiated by the Ranji Sagar Complex Irrigation Project on January 2, concluded at the event. He said, Initially 52 villages were affected by the project, but now 66 villages will benefit from irrigation. Our policy is to ensure everyone’s well-being without harming anyone.
Highlighting employment generation, Dr. Yadav mentioned the upcoming Global Investors Summit in the state, with Prime Minister Modi in attendance, expected to boost industries and job creation significantly.