Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that ex-servicemen’s Panchayat will be held soon for chalking out welfare schemes for them. He said that 2 new tourism circuits will be developed in Gwalior and Chambal area. Chouhan was addressing an Aao Banayen Apna Madhya Pradesh convention at Morena on Saturday.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 225 construction works costing Rs 186 crore and distributed assistance to beneficiaries of various schemes. He launched a website of Madhya Pradesh land Records and signed a Rs 300 crore MoU for satellite survey of land records. He also inaugurated Ham Radio to provide smooth communication in disaster management and a mobile dispensary set up from MP’s fund. Earlier, Chouhan also inaugurated Shaheed Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Museum constructed at a cost of Rs 4.50 crore at Morena.
The Chief Minister said that Chambal has a glorious history. A number of brave people from this area laid down their lives for country’s freedom. Even now, youths of the area are serving with army to protect country’s borders. He said that Culture and Tourism departments will celebrate Chambal Mahotsav every year to add to Chambal’s importance. He said that Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation will look after Shaheed Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Museum at Morena.
The Chief Minister said that selected places in the area will be developed as tourism spots and the Government will extend facilities to those who invest here. He said the process is on to declare Morena a municipal corporation. Next election will be held as municipal corporation. Shri Chouhan said that efforts are being made to set up new industries in Chambal area in which 50 percent jobs will be given to local people.
The Chief Minister said that a plan to make agriculture profitable will be chalked out at local level. Farmers will be able to earn more through commercial farming along with traditional one.