Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla has said that the State Government has sanctioned Rs 205 crore for making available houses for the poor in Rewa. Construction of houses will be ensured within time-limit. Minister Shukla participated in Pran Pratishtha at Ram Darbar and performed Bhumi Poojan of parking at Rewa on Sunday. He said that Rs 1093 crore will be received for construction of houses at Rewa during next 5 years.
Minister Shukla said that pace of Rewa city's development works has been accelerated. The State Government has sanctioned Rs 175 crore for sewerage system and Rs 25 crore for drinking water arrangements. Initiative of door-to-door waste collection has been taken to make Rewa beautiful and clean. He praised corporators for door-to-door contacts with get consent letters signed by people.
The Minister said that the city will become clean and beautiful only through efforts of common people and public representatives. Referring to concrete arrangements for disposal of filthy water, he said that tender process is on for solid waste management. Generation of power through 500 tonne waste from Rewa, Sidhi and Satna will also start soon.
Earlier, on Saturday Shukla had said that country will prosper when farmer becomes prosperous. The State Government is sensitive towards farmers keeping this in view. Shukla dedicated and performed Bhumi Poojan of Rs 10 crore works at Rewa. He also launched scheme to allot plots and shops to food grains and vegetable dealers. MP Janardan Mishra was also present on the occasion.
Shukla said that well equipped agriculture produce Mandi is an achievement for Rewa. It would be made 'A Grade' Mandi. He said that availability of irrigation, power, agriculture loans, bonus, support price, waiving of electricity bills, supply of seeds and fertilizers to farmers is being ensured. He directed Mandi officers to ensure completion of all construction works with quality and within time-limit.
MP Janardan Mishra urged farmers to pay attention to cultivation of fruits, flowers and vegetables along with agriculture. He also advised farmers to adopt occupations of animal husbandry and dairy.