Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that a convention will be organised at Bhopal to solve the problems of betel leaves farmers. At the convention a policy will be formulated for the development of betel leaves farmers. He was addressing a programme organised at Panumaria of Katni district on Saturday.
Chouhan performed bhoomi poojan of development works over Rs45 crore for development of Janpad Panchayat Dheemarkhera. These works include upgradation of road, construction of additional room in schools, expansion of pipe line under Nal-Jal Yojna, construction of high level tank and works related to sports ground. He also announced to make Panumaria Gram Panchayat as Nagar Panchayat. Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Industry Sanjay Pathak was present on the occasion.
CM Chouhan further mentioned that bus stand having all the facilities will be constructed at Panumaria. Panumaria’s Up Krishi Upaj Mandi will be upgraded to Krishi Upaj Mandi. Mangal Bhavan costing Rs32 lakh will be constructed at Panumaria. He mentioned that sanction to open Government College at Panumaria has been given by the State Government. Sufficient academic and non–academic staff will be provided in the college to facilitate proper studies. CM Shri Chouhan told Badwara MlA Moti Kashyap that hinder will not come in the way of development of his area. Immediate approval will be given on demand letter presented to CM Chouhan also addressed public welfare camp at village Pouniya.
Development works undertaken by the Former Member of Parliament late Dalpat Singh Paraste were recalled in the programme. MlA Sandeep Jaiswal and local Public Representatives were present on the occasion.