Preparation in progress for planting 6-crore saplings

Widespread preparation is in progress for planting 6 crore saplings on the banks of the Narmada on July 2 in state. It was told at the meeting that so far one lakh vrikshsevaks have been registered for the tree plantation on July 2. At least 11 lakh vrikshsevaks will be registered till June 15.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan instructed to speed up preparations for the campaign. He said that after June 15, all ministers and MlAs will begin tours to create an environment for tree plantation. He too will tour the districts. He told that availability of saplings in all districts of Narmada banks is being ensured. The work of digging pits for planting the saplings will be completed by coming June 20. Paudh Rakshaks will be appointed for the protection and maintenance of the saplings. Transport arrangements have been made up to the plantation spots.

Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargav, Forest Minister Gaurishankar Shejwar, Public Works Ministe Rampal Singh, Chief Secretary BP Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development RS Julania, Additional Chief Secretary Forest Deepak Khandekar and Principal Secretaries to the Chief Minister Ashok Vernawal and SK Mishra were present at the meeting.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on  Saturday reviewed  the arrangements at Hamidia Hospital at BHEl Dussehra ground. He instructed that vacant posts in the hospital should be filled on time. Patients should not suffer and better test facilities should be made available for them.

It was told that arrangements were being made in Hamidia Hospital for CT Scan and MRI. Better cleaning and security arrangements have also been made in the hospital. Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargav, Public Works Minister Rampal Singh, Chief Secretary BP Singh, Principal Secretaries to the Chief Minister Ashok Vernawal and SK Mishra and Principal Secretary Health Gauri Singh were present at the meeting.

Chouhan reviewed the law and order system in state. He instructed that compensation should be given to those small traders whose shops have been destroyed in the farmers’ agitation recently. He instructed that the situation should be monitored constantly. It was told that the situation in state is under control.