BMC’s New Building to Symbolize Good Governance: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav congratulated the citizens of Bhopal on the inauguration of the new headquarters building of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation and said that this building, in Bhopal, the clean and green capital of the country and the city of lakes, will become a symbol of good governance. He said that former Prime Minister ‘Bharat Ratna’ late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji had considered public service as the foundation of governance. Established in his name, ‘Atal Bhavan’ will emerge as a centre of accessible, systematic and transparent civic services. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed headquarters building ‘Atal Bhavan’ of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. He said that this modern building would symbolise good governance, improved civic amenities and a new resolve for development in the city.

Message Written on Cleanliness Pledge Board , ‘Bhopal Will Remain Number One’

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. He also unveiled the foundation plaque and inspected the new premises. On the cleanliness pledge board, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav wrote the message: ‘Bhopal will remain number one in cleanliness’.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also remotely inaugurated the solar energy project developed by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation in Deori village of Neemuch district under the PPP mode at a cost of approximately ₹14 crore. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was felicitated with an angavastram and a memento during the inauguration ceremony. He also directed that Shri Kallu Bhai and his fellow shehnai artists performing at the event be given ₹5,000 each as encouragement.

Bhopal in-charge and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Shri Chaitanya Kashyap, Minister of State for Backwards Classes and Minority Welfare Smt. Krishna Gaur, Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing Smt. Pratima Bagri, Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai, MLAs Shri Rameshwar Sharma, Shri Bhagwandas Sabnani, Shri Vishnu Khatri and other public representatives were present.

Bhopal is being developed as a Metropolitan City

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the new headquarters building of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation has been developed on the Green Building concept. The building has been designed to provide all civic facilities to citizens under one roof. Adequate arrangements for natural sunlight and ventilation have been made in the building in accordance with the principles of historically proven Indian architecture. The building will independently meet its own energy requirements.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the 10.5 MW solar energy project established at Deori village in Neemuch district was also inaugurated today. Electricity supply for the building will be sourced through open access from the Neemuch solar plant. A solar energy plant is also being installed in the parking area of the premises. He said that the building is a remarkable example of energy self-reliance and environmental conservation. The pride of Madhya Pradesh’s capital, Bhopal, is increasing day by day, and the city is being developed as a metropolitan city. By connecting Raisen, Sehore, Vidisha and Rajgarh with Bhopal, the region will scale new heights of development.

Urban Local Bodies Are an Important Pillar of Governance

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that in a democracy, the Central Government, State Government and urban local bodies are important pillars of governance that reflect the sentiments of the people and represent a system of governance of the people, by the people and for the people. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, positive transformation is taking place at the national, state, urban and rural levels. The State Government is continuously working for the welfare and development of the people of the state through various public welfare initiatives. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi, India, the world’s largest democracy, is presenting an ideal model before the world, even as many countries continue to face challenges to their very existence. Despite such adverse conditions, India is setting new benchmarks of progress. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the development initiatives launched by former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee have been carried forward by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Shri Modi’s Decisions Have Strengthened Public Confidence

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country is witnessing a period of pride in religion and culture. Whether it is the establishment of Lord Shri Ram’s temple in Ayodhya, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, or decisive action against the malicious intentions of neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Shri Modi’s decisions have strengthened the confidence of common Indians. He added that after the abrogation of Article 370, significant changes have taken place in Kashmir, and the people of Kashmir are now ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the country against forces hostile to India. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav further said that under the “Krishak Kalyan Year”, the State Government is taking every possible step for the welfare of farmers.

PPE Kits Distributed to Safai-Mitras

During the programme, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributed PPE kits to sanitation workers. The kits included raincoats, full-body protective dresses, helmets, gloves, masks and reflective jackets.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav handed over allotment letters and house keys under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to Smt. Lakshmi Bai and Kajal Satoria. Under the PM SVANidhi Scheme, he presented a loan cheque of ₹50,000 to Shri Dinesh Maurya and a cheque of more than ₹2 lakh for a self-help group loan to Ms. Pooja Giri Goswami.

All Municipal Departments to Function Under One Roof

Minister-in-Charge Shri Chaitanya Kashyap said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, the State Government is setting new benchmarks in development and public welfare activities across all sectors. He said that all departments related to the Municipal Corporation will function together under one roof in this building, constructed at a cost of ₹73 crore.

Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and highlighted the achievements of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. She informed that the newly constructed Municipal Corporation building has been developed with a ground floor plus eight floors. Spread across nearly 2 lakh square feet, the building is equipped with modern amenities.