While addressing people at various programmes held during the ‘Aao Banayen Madhya Pradesh Yatra’, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that united efforts are needed to make Madhya Pradesh more prosperous and strong .
On this occasion of the Yatra, Chouhan inaugurated and laid foundation stones for over 40 works costing Rs 54.11 crore at Umaria.
He also distributed cheques of Rs 23.53 crore and materials to 7,453 beneficiaries. The Chief Minister announced that rice at Re 1 per kg will be given to hailstorm-affected farmers till next crop.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government is committed to change the destiny and image of Madhya Pradesh by working hard during th next 5 years.
He urged all the sections of society to contribute in this right earnest.The Chief Minister said that rice at Re 1 per kg will be given till next crop to the farmers whose crops have been damaged by hailstorm. Besides, fertilisers and seeds for next crop will also be provided at zero percent interest rate.
He said that ‘Mera Khet Meri Maati Yojana’ has been launched in the larger interests of the farmers. Through this Yojna, farmers can get their fields leveled and also construct their farm’s pond.
Chouhan added by mentioning that scholarships will be given to students who belongs to general category along with SC, ST and backward classes. A sum of Rs 15 lakh per head will be spend on sending meritorious students for their further foreign studies.
He said that now the State Government will bear the total expenses on education of children who belongs to poor families.
The Chief Minister exhorted all the Government officers and employees to give their duties as public service. He said that any problems related to employees’ will be solved and negligence will not be tolerated in any cases.
The CM said that total of 15 lakh houses will be constructed for the poor during the next 5 years in the State.
At ‘Aao Banayen Madhya Pradesh’ convention, the Chief Minister inaugurated 13 works costing Rs 41 crore and laid foundation stones for 27 works which cost about Rs 13 crore.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated an exhibition put up by various departments on the occasion and appreciated their works. The Chief Minister undertook surprise inspection of district hospital after the convention and sought information from Chief Medical and Health Officer.
During this ‘Aao Banayen Madhya Pradesh Yatra’, Sadhna Singh, Tribal Welfare Minister Gyan Singh, MlA Meena Singh and other officers were seen accompanying the Chief Minister.