Decision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban currency notes to eliminate terrorism, black money and corruption is a historical decision. There is no need for worry for the honest people. Their hard earned money is being exchanged. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said this during the bhoomi –poojan and dedication programme worth Rs 234.59 crore organized at Vidisha on Thursday.
CM Chouhan said that counterfeit notes were being sent by our neighboring country in large numbers. This situation was lethal for our country’s economy. Chouhan appealed to the citizens to adopt cashless economy.
Chouhan informed that a sum of Rs 576 crore is being deposited in the bank accounts of over one lakh farmers of Vidisha district. This sum is being paid towards the damage to soyabean crop. He further said that the state government is committed for the welfare of poor of urban areas besides farmers. Wheat and rice at the rate of Re one per kg are being provided to the poor families of urban areas.
Work to provide land to the houseless families for construction of house and to provide house is being carried out in a planned manner.
CM Chouhan further informed that smart phone is being included in the gifts provided by the state government to the newly wed couples under the Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna.
This arrangement is being made to facilitate newlywed couples to purchase items through smart phone adopting cashless transactions. He directed the officials to organise at least one community marriage programme in each assembly constituency of Vidisha district.