Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government will extend every possible assistance for overcoming drinking water problem in remote and hilly areas of Chargawan in Jabalpur district. A sum of Rs12 crore will be provided soon for redressing this problem through which 3 small water reservoirs will be constructed.
In future, canals will be constructed to supply water from these reservoirs for irrigation. Chouhan made this announcement at Antyodaya and Agriculture Science Fair at village Mohla in Bargi area of Jabalpur district.
The Chief Minister directed to undertake a survey of small reservoirs in other villages of the area. He said that fund crunch will not allowed in this work. He said that survey will be conducted to fetch water from Bargi dam, which will tackle drinking water crisis. He also announced to open a new college and hostel in Bargi area.
Chouhan announced to increase tendu patta collection bonus from Rs750 to Rs950 per standard bag. He said that the Government will provide housing facility to students coming to cities for education.
A sum of Rs2000 per month will be given in big cities like Jabalpur, Rs1500 per month in medium towns and Rs1000 per month in small towns for giving rent of students' accommodation. At the function, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stone for Rs52 crore development works and gave benefits to 7 thousand beneficiaries.