Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Rewa will be developed as a modern city with all necessary facilities. Chouhan was addressing a district-level Antyodaya Mela at Rewa on Sunday.
He inaugurated and laid foundation stones of works costing Rs258 crore 20 lakh and distributed benefits of Rs58 crore 20 lakh to 4 lakh 58 thousand beneficiaries. Energy and Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla and Forest Minister Gaurishankar Shejwar were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that an industrial corridor will be developed from Rewa to Sidhi-Singrauli. Irrigation from Bansagar dam has increased wheat production in Rewa and the district. Now it supplies wheat to other districts. The district will be further enriched by promoting other crops also. The Chief Minister called for ensuring success of Krishi Mahotsav to be started from September 25. He said that world’s biggest solar power plant will be established at Gurh in Rewa district.
Shri Chouhan dwelt in detail on State Government’s schemes for education, food security and development in other sectors. He urged people to avail maximum benefits of these schemes. Expressing concern over a criminal incident in the city recently, the Chief Minister directed the police and district administration to deal strictly with anti-social elements. He assured that strict action will be taken against criminals.
The Chief Minister also inspected an exhibition of Public Relations Department focusing on development.Shukla said that a network of canals and roads has been laid in the district. White Tiger Safari is nearing completion. He also dwelt in detail on other development works in the district.
Shejwar said that concrete programmes have been implemented for welfare of every section of society under the leadership of Chouhan. He urged public representatives to help eligible beneficiaries to avail benefits of schemes.