The State Government will launch a special website for constant dialogue with non-resident Indians of Madhya Pradesh to ensure their contribution to re-building of the State. Its name will be www.friendsofmp.com.
Notably, a Global Talent Pool has already been created in which talented non-resident Indians from Madhya Pradesh origin will be included. Addressing a meeting at Mantralaya on Saturday, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed that best use of talents should be made in the State's development.
The Chief Minister will launch the new website during his America visit from January 31 to February 5. A convention of Madhya Pradesh's NRIs willing to contribute to the State's development will also be held during this period. It will be addressed by the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister said that the condition of Madhya Pradesh has become worthy of pride now. Possibilities of progress and development of Madhya Pradesh should be seen with global outlook. He said that the domiciles of Madhya Pradesh thinking of the interests of the State may reside in any State of the country or abroad, but are the true friends of Madhya Pradesh and constant dialogue with them is necessary.
Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa, Principal Secretary to CM Iqbal Singh Bains, Principal Secretary Industries Mohammad Sulaiman, Principal Secretary to CM SK Mishra and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
Surya Namaskar will be held in the State on January 12. All is set for this. Surya Namaskar will be held simultaneously in all schools exactly at 11 am. Chief Minister Chouhan reviewed preparation for the event and gave necessary directives to officers at Mantralaya here on Saturday.
The Chief Minister said that International Yoga Day has been declared on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this perspective, Surya Namaskar has assumed greater significance. Enthusiastic participation of children and youths in it should be ensured. Directives have been given to all schools to hold Surya Namaskar. Booklets containing benefits of Surya Namaskar have been sent to all districts.