Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the picture of Madhya Pradesh must be changed in the coming three years, so constant efforts should be made for development by implementing the roadmap of Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan was talking to Cabinet members before the commencement of the Cabinet meeting in Mantralaya today.
Chouhan gave detailed information regarding the Union Budget. He said that the formation of DFI (Development Financial Institute) has been announced in the Union Budget. This will make long-term loan arrangements possible. States will get the amount. This new system will prove beneficial for Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan said that important provisions have been made in the Union Budget for the welfare of people in various areas. Ministers should try to obtain maximum amount for public welfare schemes and programmes related to their departments. For this, they should go and meet the Union ministers in New Delhi.
The Chief Minister informed the members of the Cabinet that the Union Budget is revolutionary for Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh. Budget provisions should be properly utilized. For this, efforts should be made at the ministerial and department level. Chouhan issued instructions to avail benefits of the provisions made for capital based works, beginning of new mission to eradicate malnutrition, provision of more funds for healthy India, provision for development of cities with population of more than 10 lakh, Jaljeevan Mission, urban swachhata mission etc. Chouhan told to make efforts to get maximum connections for the state under the Ujjwala Yojana.
He said that the Union Budget will open up opportunities for development in many areas. Adequate provisions have been made in this budget for various tasks. Assistance for installation of solar pumps, funds for the implementation of new schemes in the field of tourism and archaeology, and plan to start seven new textile parks should also be availed. Similarly, efforts should be made to acquire more funds for the state under railway projects, MNREGA Livelihood Mission and National Industrial Corridor.
Chouhan said that the general budget presented under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is a budget for the creation of a revolutionary and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Union Budget has taken full care of the welfare of every section of the society. This budget opens up new avenues of opportunities for every sector to handle the deteriorating economy due to Corona crisis. This budget is a budget that will turn crisis and disaster into solution and opportunity.