5.26 l pilgrims benefited under Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Yojana
Bhopal:The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in a review meeting of Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Yojana informed that about 5.26 lakh old age pilgrims have been benefited till now under the scheme. Total 526 trains were arranged till now under the scheme. Chouhan instructed to immediately start trains for Guru Govind Singh birth place Patna Sahib and Shravan Belgola under the scheme. Chief Secretary BP Singh was also present in the meeting. Reviewing further, Chouhan said to make arrangement for 200 trains and for preparation of new routes so that the pilgrims can visit more than one pilgrimage at a time under the scheme. Facilitate the pilgrims to visit nearby historic and important places, also they should be given a brief description about the pilgrimage places.
It was informed in the meeting that about 2 lakh pilgrims will be benefitted in the current year. Those pilgrims who have completed 5 years of their first visit under the Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Scheme will be given a chance again.
Additional Chief Secretary Finance AP Shrivastava, Principal Secretary Religious Trust and Endowment Manoj Shrivastava and Secretary to CM SK Mishra and concerned officers were present at the meeting.
CM reviews President Kovind’s visit
Bhopal:Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reviewed the nature and framework of programme of the President Ramnath Kovind Bhopal visit. It was informed on the occasion that the President will participate in Kabir Pragatotsav programme. Chief Secretary BP Singh, Director General of Police, RK Shukla and officials were present during the review. Chouhan said that programmes with dignity will be organised during the President's visit. The welcome will be grand and symmetrically arranged. It was informed that the President Kovind is coming to the state first time on November 10. The President will be welcomed at Bhopal airport in presence of dignitaries. Kabir Pragatotsav programme will be held at lal Parade Ground. Saints following Kabirpath and other seers will participate in the programme. Padmashri Prahlad Tipaniya will recite Kabir Bhajans on the occasion. The president Kovind will release a book on Kabir published by culture department of Madhya Pradesh. The President will award six Kabir Mandali in the programme. Additional Chief Secretary, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Prabhanshu Kamal, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, SK Mishra, Principal Secretary, culture, Manoj Shrivastava, Principal Secretary, Scheduled Caste Welfare Ashish Upadhyay, Principal Secretary, tribal welfare, SN Mishra, Commissioner, Urban Development and Environment, Vivek Agrawal, Commissioner, Tribal Development, Deepali Rastogi, Commissioner, Transportation, Shailendra Shrivastava, divisional commissioner, Ajatshatru, Inspector General of Police, Yogesh Chaudhary were present in the preparatory review meeting.
Cm reviews Charan Paduka Vitran Yojana
Bhopal:Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Charan Paduka Vitran Yojana being started for Forest Produce Collectors at Mantralaya on Friday. He issued directives for providing shoes to the male and slippers to the female forest produce collectors beside good quality water bottles before the beginning of forest produce collecting season. It was informed in the meeting that the footwear distribution campaign will begin in the second week of January 2018 and it will be completed by April end. Chairman Madhya Pradesh Minor Forest Produce Federation Mahesh Kori, Chief Secretary BP Singh and Senior Officers of the Forest Department were present in the meeting.
Cm’s greetings on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Bhopal: Chief Minister has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Chouhan said that the internal reverence is the only medium to seek Eternal and Almighty God. Guru-Kripa, Parmatma Kripa and conduct of good deeds are part of this devotion. Chouhan further mentioned that the teachings of Guru Nanak reflect amazing love for nation. His teachings are still relevant and guiding the society.