CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh will develop only through education. The CM was addressing a programme under ‘School Chalen Ham Abhiyan’ at Panna on Friday.
Chouhan said that public representatives, Government servants and voluntary organisations should cooperate by rising above political affiliations. Journalists are also extending cooperation in ensuring campaign’s success. He said that dream of imparting education to every child will be fulfilled with the cooperation of all.
At the convention, the CM inaugurated works costing `1059.75 crore and laid foundation of `2958.43 crore works. He also performed Kanya Poojan.
Chouhan said that laudable work has been done in Panna district by getting admitted to schools 178 children of nomadic and Pardhi tribes. Apart from free books and uniform, food and lodging will also be provided free to these children.
The CM said that 86 thousand hectare area will be irrigated in Panna district in ensuing years. He said that city of temples will be developed as a centre of religious tourism. The CM announced to start a science faculty in Ajaygarh college.
The CM said that under Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana, the State Government is providing loan guarantee. Now, upto `1 crore loan is given to youths under the scheme. The Government is also giving loan guarantee.
He said that no students will now have to take rounds of tehsil to obtain caste certificate. He will be provided the certificate in school itself. He directed to issue caste certificates on the basis of affidavits. The Chief Minister administered oath to get admitted to school all the children capable of going to school. He distributed 18 computers, 54 fans and 50 water coolers donated by State Bank of India under School Uphar Yojana. The Chief Minister also felicitated motivators and girl student Aarti Sharma who has figured in the merit list of class XII exams.
In-charge of the district and Forest Minister Gaurishankar Shejwar said that state has also witnessed much development due to free distribution of medicines and making agriculture a profitable occupation. PHE Minister Kusum Mehdele said that every child must go to school and complete education. MlA Mukesh Nayak assured to extend cooperation in opening of nursing college in Panna.
MlAs Mahendra Bagri and Shri Satanand Gautam also spoke on the occasion. District Panchayat chief Sudama Bai Patel, District Cooperative Bank’s President Sanjay Nagaich, former minister Brijendra Pratap Singh and other public representatives were present on the occasion.