Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the State Government is continuously advancing development and public welfare initiatives under the guiding principle of "True Promises, Firm Action". Several initiatives are being undertaken for the welfare of the poor, farmers, youth and women. He said farmers had received the benefit of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi just last Friday. Farmers in the state are being provided adequate electricity and irrigation facilities.
CM Dr. Yadav said that today, over 3.69 lakh tendu leaf collectors from four districts have received bonus amounts exceeding Rs 30 crore. This amount recognises the hard work of collectors from South Betul, West Betul, North Betul, Pandhurna (South Chhindwara), East Chhindwara, West Chhindwara and Narmadapuram forest divisions and gives them their rightful dues. Tendu leaf collectors in the state have received more than Rs 80 crore so far. CM Dr. Yadav was addressing a conference of tendu leaf collectors in Betul on Saturday.
Remembering tribal heroes, CM Dr. Yadav said Betul district is unparalleled in its rich forest wealth and natural beauty. He said residents of the district have received development projects worth over Rs 443 crore at the same venue to accelerate the district's overall development.
He said Sandipani Schools being established across the state have become a model for better and quality education. The foundation stone of a girls' education complex and hostel for tribal girls, to be built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, was laid in Betul. Under the state's meritorious student scheme, the government is providing laptops worth Rs 25,000 to students who score more than 70 percent in board examinations and scooters to Class 12 toppers. The government is extending every possible support to secure students' future through books, bicycles, uniforms and scholarships.
CM Dr. Yadav said children and youth are future of Madhya Pradesh, and industries are being established across the state to ensure adequate employment opportunities for them. Students are being given skill development training so that, after completing their education, they become job providers rather than job seekers. The State Government has so far appointed youths to 85,000 government posts. Recruitment is currently underway for one lakh additional posts. More than 18,000 appointments have been made in the Police Department. Over one lakh government officers and employees have received benefit of promotions. The government is working in the spirit of inclusive development. Before Diwali, the government also announced a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees.
CM Dr. Yadav said the scenic beauty of Kukru Khamla in Betul was remarkable. Tourism facilities there are being expanded at a cost of Rs 15 crore. Coffee plantations will also be developed in the area. New factories worth Rs 24 crore will be established in Betul-Multai. A three-day celebration will be organised across the state from November 15 to 17 on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Major Announcements
CM Dr. Yadav made the following announcements for Betul district:
Rs 50 crore will be provided for works under the Nal Jal Scheme.
A Geeta Bhawan and a weekly market will be built in Betul at a cost of Rs 15 crore.
Rs 47 crore will be provided for road widening.
Four reservoirs will be constructed in Betul at a cost of Rs 70 crore.
The Ramghati Medium Irrigation Project will be developed at a cost of Rs 154 crore.
A barrage and reservoir will be built in Ghodadongri.
Facilities in government high schools in Betul will be upgraded at a cost of Rs 50 crore.
Football turf facilities, indoor and outdoor stadiums will be built at a cost of over Rs 100 crore.
A Tribal Museum will be established in Betul.
A safari gate will be constructed in the state's first Tapti Conservation Reserve Forest at a cost of Rs 7 crore.
A butterfly park will be developed near Tapti Conservation Reserve Forest at a cost of Rs 3 crore.
CM Dr. Yadav said the State Government had decided to organise competitions for quality livestock in Vrindavan villages on Govardhan Puja and honour livestock owners. He urged farmers and members of tribal communities to take up cattle rearing and increase their income through higher milk production. The State Government is encouraging the production of all types of millets, including kodo and kutki, under the Shri Anna initiative. He said tribal families living in hamlets, small settlements and remote villages were now also receiving access to better roads and buses under the Chief Minister Sugam Transport Scheme.
CM Dr. Yadav said properties located in rural areas are being registered free of cost. The government is ensuring effective implementation of public welfare schemes so that all tribal farmers can live with dignity and receive their rightful entitlements. Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, CM Dr. Yadav said the State Government is working equally for welfare of all sections, including poor, farmers, youth, women and tribal communities. He extended advance greetings to the people of the state on Diwali and Govardhan Puja.
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey said the identity of Betul district has been shaped by the hard work of its tribal communities. He said a grand Tribal Museum is needed to preserve tribal culture, traditions and customs. The Central Government is undertaking important initiatives to uphold the dignity and self-respect of tribal communities and protect their historical heritage. The PM Janman Scheme and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan are being implemented for this purpose. On November 15, Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary will be celebrated across the country with enthusiasm as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Senior MLA and State BJP President Shri Hemant Khandelwal said Betul district is getting the state's second butterfly park. The district has also been given the state's first Conservation Reserve Forest. There is potential to develop industrial projects on 1,000 acres of land in Betul. The foundation stones of several development works for industrial areas in Betul and Multai, as well as eco-tourism development in Kukru Khamla, were also laid today.
Minister of State for Public Health and Medical Education and Betul district in-charge Shri Narendra Shivaji Patel, Rajya Sabha Member Smt. Maya Naroliya, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dr. Sitasharan Sharma, MLA Shri Premshankar Verma, MLA Shri Yogesh Pandagre, MLA Smt. Ganga Sajjan Singh Uikey, other local public representatives and a large number of citizens were present at the programme.
