‘Finish phase-III development works in time’
Bhopal: Public Relations and Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla has directed to complete phase-III development works under redensification plan in Rewa city in time and with quality. He also held discussions with officers regarding availability of land for Transport Nagar and IT Park at a review meeting at Rewa on Tuesday. Energy Minister Shukla directed to chalk out a scheme to replace old houses in Vikas Colony with new ones and construct duplex houses for families residing in weaker section localities. He said that arrangement of parking should also be made in new colonies. The Energy Minister said that Government PK School is one of the major education institutions of Rewa town. All basic amenities should be provided to 5,000 girls students of this school. Rewa Commissioner Pradeep Khare informed that a sports ground is being developed in the school. An action plan will be presented within a week after conducting survey of government houses. Energy Minister Shukla laid foundation for construction of road costing Rs 12.70 lakh at village Puraina. The Energy Minister visited villages Karhiya Maidan, Phoolmati Mandir and Degarhariya Tola and interacted with villagers. He said a culvert will be constructed soon on the nullah. Shukla also laid foundation stone for a Rs 50 lakh CC road.
Makar Sankranti celebrated
Bhopal: Makar Sankranti was being celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour in Madhya Pradesh. Braving cold weather, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip in various sacred rivers including the Narmada at Hoshangabad and the Kshipra in ancient temple town Ujjain besides they were seen taking bath in several ponds and offered special prayers. Before enjoying the traditional recipes and delicacies, people distributed eatables among the poor and oppressed sections. Kite flying was organised at different places including the State capital to mark the occasion. District administration made elaborate security arrangements in Hoshangabad to control the huge gathering at Sethani ghat.