Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh is the top state in the world in agriculture growth. The Chief Minister was addressing development convention at Dewas on Monday.
He sanctioned Rs571.68 crore for development works in Dewas city, performed Bhumi Poojan of Rs173.24 crore construction works and announced installation of life-size statue of late Tukojirao Puar . He declared Vijayaganj Mandi as Tappa tahasil. Minister of State for Education Deepak Joshi and MP Manohar Untwal were also present on the occasion.
The CM said that earlier, farmers were given agriculture loans at 18 per cent interest rate. Now, we are providing it at zero per cent interest rate. He said that Government has decided to give 10 per cent loan subsidy to farmers. Chouhan said that it would be ensured that farmers get full benefit of crop insurance policy.
He said that the State Government is going to ensure that every person in the state owns a house. To facilitate students in studies, smart phones will be provided to first and second year students in colleges and students securing over 85 per cent marks in class XII will be given laptops. Provision has been made for scholarships to children belonging to poor general class families.
He said that women are being empowered and adequate opportunities of health, education, rehabilitation and employment are being provided to them. Bank guarantee of loans worth Rs10 lakh to Rs1 crore will be provided for self-employment of youths.
The Chief Minister said that Dewas will be made Smart City. The Chief Minister also inspected a development exhibition.