Chief Minister Chouhan has said that like villages in the state, a complete framework is being prepared for the development of cities. Like the conference of panchayat representatives held recently, a state-level conference of representatives of urban bodies will also be held soon. About 20 thousand crore rupees will be spent on the development of the cities of the state. Old illegal colonies in all 413 cities will be made legal by taking a nominal amount. Pattas will be given to eligible persons under the Mukhyamantri Bhu-Awasiya Adhikar Yojana.
Chouhan has said that the rules and procedures are for the convenience of the public, not to stop the work. Public works should be done without any hindrance. More centers should be made for distribution of fertilizers to the farmers. Farmers who are defaulters should also be given fertilizer from the society office on payment of cash.
Chouhan participated in Mandsaur Gaurav Divas celebrations today. He performed bhoomi-pujan and inaugurated development works worth more than Rs 1500 crore at the venue itself. Also distributed benefits to the beneficiaries of various schemes. Chouhan awarded “Dashpur Ratna” to the personalities who made invaluable contribution in the development of Mandsaur, Nirmala Kanosiya, Anamika Jain and Vijay Shankar Mishra by giving them shawl-shreefal, mementos and letters of appreciation.
Earlier, he also unveiled the life-size statue of Samrat Yashovardhan of Mandsaur near Telia Talab.Chief Minister Shri Chouhan, through virtual medium, addressed the beneficiary of Mohana city of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mrs. Meena Bai, the beneficiary of Prime Minister's Awas of Hanumana, Sangam Lal and beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana of Balaghat Anil Kumar and gave his best wishes.
The Chief Minister said that Emperor Yashovardhan made invaluable contribution in the development of Mandsaur and Malwa. He was brave and mighty. He defeated the foreign invaders Huns. Celebrating Mandsaur Pride Day in his name is a matter of pride for all of us.
Chouhan said that like Shri Mahakal Lok Ujjain, a grand complex will also be developed near Pashupatinath Temple. Babu Shivdas Agarwal, Pratikand Maharaj and Mastram Maharaj have made invaluable contribution in the development of Pashupatinath Temple. Total Rs 28.91 crore will be spent on purification of Shivna river in Mandsaur. Under the Gandhi Sagar Group Water Supply Scheme, water will be supplied through pipe line to homes in 629 villages of Mandsaur district and 191 villages of Ratlam district.
Chouhan said that one lakh 10 thousand beneficiaries of various schemes have been selected in Mandsaur district under the Mukhyamantri Jan-Seva Abhiyan, to whom acceptance letters will be distributed soon.
CM Rise School is being built in Mandsaur at a cost of Rs 34 crore, which will be better than private schools. World class education will be given here. Chouhan said that medical and engineering education has been started in Hindi in Madhya Pradesh. Laptops are being given to those who get 75 percent and above marks in class XII. The government is also paying the fees for higher education. Chief Minister Chouhan made everyone present in the program pledge to save the environment, plant saplings on auspicious occasions, save water, send every child to school and make villages and cities drug-free.
Chouhan said that Mandsaur is really a wonderful city. Where on one hand there is the temple of Lord Pashupati Nath, on the other hand this city is known by the name of emperor Yashovardhan who was brave and heroic. Today his statue has been inaugurated here. I congratulate and wish all those involved in the construction and installation of the statue.