Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh will set a different example in the country by being ahead in every field in the country. A more systematic form is being given to the efforts made in the last four months for Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat.
With this objective, on Friday the webinar series has been started.
In the coming three years, a better roadmap is required to make Madhya Pradesh more self-reliant which will be prepared on the basis of the suggestions and brainstorming of experts in the webinars. The people of the State will be apprised with the features of the roadmap this week itself. The common man will be able to know about the detailed strategy prepared for Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh on Independence Day. With our resolve, we shall be able to achieve the target of Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh in three years. A three-tier plan will be made in the State to achieve the goal of Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh.
Chouhan was inaugurating the first webinar on Friday to create a road map for the development of the State for Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Chouhan addressed senior officials of NITI Aayog, subject matter experts, central and state government officials, state ministers and about 150 delegates participating in the webinar. On the first day of the webinar, discussion was held in various areas under physical infrastructure today. Prominent among them are NITI Aayog, World Bank, Tata Power, Adani Logistics Limited, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, IIT Chennai, Water Aid India, Narmada Valley Development Authority, Atal Behari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and MP Power Management. Chief Minister Chouhan welcomed all the participants.
The Chief Minister said that efforts have to be made so that Madhya Pradesh is ahead in every sector. Madhya Pradesh has actively implemented the Atmanirbhar Bharat package of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For example, Madhya Pradesh is a pioneer in welfare of street vendors in the country. A lot of work has been done in Madhya Pradesh to give interest-free loans to small traders. Efforts have also been made to ensure that some large companies may invest in the country despite Covid-19 infection. Investment by these companies will change the economic scenario of Madhya Pradesh.
About 1.29 crore metric tonnes of wheat procurement was achieved in the state. This was the highest wheat procurement in the country. Mandi law was amended to make it more farmer-friendly. Attempts have been made for value addition of products. Madhya Pradesh is fighting the battle to get GI tag for Basmati Rice. Farmers Production Organization (FPO) is being promoted for the welfare of farmers. Efforts have also been made to make local vocal. Women of self-help groups have been encouraged to enhance their creativity. Attempts have been made to develop the skills of other artisans also. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Prime Minister Modi has addressed the new education policy today. Efforts are being made for employment oriented education in Madhya Pradesh. Efforts are being made in the direction of imparting the culture of citizenship with knowledge and skills.
Chouhan said that there is a large area of ??rugged land in Gwalior Chambal region. The Chambal Expressway will become a Progress way for this area. The distance from here to the national capital Delhi is only three-four hours, which will be reduced even further.