Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the state government has waived off electricity bills worth Rs 5,200 crore of poor and other needy persons under the Mukhya Mantri Bijli Bill Maafi Yojana.
Besides, electricity at the rate of maximum Rs 200 per month is being provided to all. Chouhan was addressing the huge public gathering at Nandner village of Sehore district. He also laid foundation stone and dedicated development works over Rs 342 crore at village Nandner.
Chouhan stated that the state government has succeeded in erasing the tag of ‘Bimaru Rajya’ and now Madhya Pradesh is establishing itself in the category of developed and prosperous state. Apprising about the public welfare schemes, Chouhan urged people to avail benefits of the schemes with authority. He further informed that irrigation facility through lift irrigation system will be made available to the farmers of Nandner village and its surrounding villages.
Minister In-Charge of the District Rampal Singh, district Panchayat President Urmila Maretha, other Public Representatives, Villagers and Farmers in large number were present on the occasion.
Chouhan expressed grief over the bus accident of the Police Department occurred on Budhni-Shahganj road today. While expressing grief over the death of the Head Constable, who was inbound for duty, Chouhan paid homage to the departed soul. He mentioned that the state government is with the family of the deceased Head Constable Ashok Singh in this hour of grief. All the possible help will be provided to the family.