Gomukh Reservoir to Be Built at a Cost of Rs. 1,400 Crore: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav gave a significant gift to the farmers of Jabalpur and Mandla districts during his visit to the tribal-dominated region of Kundam on Saturday. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Sandipani School and ITI building at village Chapara near Kundam, he announced the construction of the Gomukh Reservoir at a cost of Rs.1,400 crore.

CM Dr. Yadav informed that the reservoir will enable irrigation over 25,000 hectares of land, benefitting 14,900 hectares in Jabalpur district and 10,100 hectares in Mandla district. He added that the tribal region is being gifted with institutions like the Sandipani School and the Industrial Training Institute, which will play a transformative role in the lives of students and help shape a brighter future for them. Referring to Indian tradition, Dr. Yadav said that Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Balram had received their education at the Sandipani Ashram, and just like them, students emerge renewed after completing their education.

CM Dr. Yadav expressed satisfaction over the strides being made in the field of education in the state. He noted that two Sandipani schools from Madhya Pradesh have been recognized on the global stage: Vinoba CM Rise School of Ratlam was declared the winner in the “Innovation” category of the World’s Best School Prize 2024, and the CM Rise Higher Secondary School in Jhabua was selected in the “Supporting Healthy Life” category. The London-based T4 Education organization ranked these schools among the world’s best. He added that government school students have outperformed private school students in this year’s Class 10 and 12 board exams.

Chief Minister Yadav paid tribute to Rani Durgavati of the Gondwana community, highlighting her valor and administrative acumen. He recalled how she fought 52 battles and defeated enemies with courage and strategic water conservation efforts.

CM Dr. Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the state is working to realize the late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dream of interlinking rivers. Currently, three such river-linking projects are underway in Madhya Pradesh. He emphasized that the government is organizing Kisan Melas (farmer fairs) to help double farmers’ incomes. A three-day agricultural and industrial fair was recently held in Narsinghpur district to promote advanced farming techniques, new technologies, and expert guidance.

CM Dr. Yadav said that the state government is running the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan (Water Conservation Campaign), with the goal of constructing 75,000 farm ponds over three months. So far, 70,000 ponds have already been built in just two and a half months. He also announced that the Ladli Behna Yojana amount will be increased on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, with the target to gradually raise the monthly assistance to Rs.3,000 over five years.

CM Dr. Yadav mentioned that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will complete 11 years in office on 9 June. To mark this occasion, the state’s achievements in women empowerment, youth development, poverty alleviation, and agriculture will be shared with the public. He also highlighted the importance of the newly inaugurated railway bridge over the Chinour River by Prime Minister Modi.

Minister of State for Technical Education, Skill Development, and Employment, Shri Gautam Tetwal, spoke about the department’s achievements. He noted that the Kundam ITI, which began in 2022 with 49 students, now has a new building, boys’ and girls’ hostels, and staff quarters constructed at a cost of Rs.12.63 crore. The new facilities will support the youth of the region in skill development and career advancement.Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributed benefits to eligible beneficiaries under various government schemes. MLA Shri Santosh Barkade also addressed the gathering. On this occasion,