SBI initiates Swachhata Drive
Bhopal: State Bank of India, India’s largest commercial bank, initiated a Swachhata Drive at its Char Imili complex in Bhopal on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. A large number of SBI staff voluntarily participated in the campaign under the leadership of Chandrashekhar Power, General Manager, Bhopal Circle. Speaking on the occasion, Powar said that Swachha Bharat Campaign is a unique initiative to keep our country clean and maintain social hygiene and all the sections of the society, organisations and institutions have to perform their duties in the initiative. He said that being a responsible Corporate Citizen SBI has always been joining such activities and therefore SBI staff members are on the move in keeping the country clean. Powar said that similar programmes are being organised at various centers by the offices/ branches of SBI situated in the states of MP and CG. Powar inaugurated an Organic Waste Converter Unit. Sudesh Kalwe, a renowned expert of the subject, enlightened the audience. Also present on the occasion were AK Shukla, General Manager, Brahm Singh, DGM and Circle Development Officer and other senior officials and SBI staff members.
CM garlands statue of Gandhiji
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of old Vidhan Sabha Bhavan and paid tribute on 150th Jayanti of Father of Nations, Mahatma Gandhi here today. He also garlanded the statue of the Former Prime Minister Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, installed at MVM Square.Describing Mahatma Gandhi as the World’s Messenger of peace, Chouhan said that he gave a lesson of truth, non-violence and harmony, which has become more relevant today. Gandhi Ji taught that hatred from love and violence from non-violence can be won. He enlightened entire society with sanitation. Chouhan further mentioned that entire India has become swacchgrahi under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Minister gets warm welcome
Bhopal: Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra was accorded a warm welcome in Datia by citizens and public representatives. Giving thanks to Mishra, the citizens described the municipal corporation status given to Datia as special achievement. Public Relations minister Mishra was felicitated by presenting flowers, shawl, and Shriphal.
Min dedicates canal project of Rs 667 crore
Bhopal: Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra dedicated Harsi high level Canal Project worth Rs 667 crore in village Atari of Gwalior district. Additional irrigation facility will be available in 45,245 hectare area. Mishra said that this project would be helpful in better irrigation in 238 villages of Bhitarwar, Dabra, Murar and Gohad area local public representatives were present in the programme in large number.