Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the entire nation is working towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047, and Madhya Pradesh will play a significant role in this endeavour. The state is making rapid progress across various sectors, including irrigation, energy, employment for youth, medical education and the establishment of higher education institutions. The government has also succeeded in introducing a model of Sugam Parivahan Seva after 21 years and initiating lasting infrastructure works for Simhastha, a globally significant event. The development journey will continue, and 2027 will be observed as Yuva Varsh (Year of Youth), with the state government making every possible effort for the holistic development of young people.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed a Yuva Samvad programme organised by a private television news channel at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott. He honoured distinguished personalities from Madhya Pradesh for their outstanding contributions in various fields.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the years under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership have been unprecedented, with continuous efforts to ensure the welfare of youth, women, farmers and the poor. He emphasised that comprehensive development must be achieved through clear administration and good governance.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, in response to a question about youth opportunities, that Madhya Pradesh is focusing on introducing relevant, industry-oriented trades in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). IT parks are also being developed within such institutions to prepare students for future opportunities. Students are receiving language education and training in Japanese and Korean. He said that students from Madhya Pradesh would not lag behind others in knowledge and skills, adding that the government was also emphasising entrepreneurship among young people.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that, in response to a question on Naxalism, the firm resolve of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah had led to the elimination of Naxalism. He added that sustained efforts would now be made to protect young people from drug abuse and that the drug trade would be shut down by 2029.
On another question, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that India was the world's largest democracy and that democracy could be safeguarded through elections, making free and fair elections essential.
Speaking about the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Bhopal was a historic city. He noted that shikaras, traditionally associated with Srinagar, had also begun operating on Bhojtal in Bhopal. He said that hosting the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal for the second time was particularly significant.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav described the Jabalpur–Indore Corridor as essential for accelerating development in the Mahakoshal region. The programme also featured discussions on promoting sports and athletes, developing a chain of cement factories in the Vindhya region, and the recent large-scale promotions of government employees in the state.
State Youth Commission Chairman Shri Praveen Sharma, Commissioner of Public Relations Shri Manish Singh, Director of Public Relations Shri Arvind Dubey, distinguished citizens, journalists and representatives of media organisations attended the Yuva Samvad programme.
At the beginning of the programme, organised by a television news channel, Shri Mohit Sinha and other channel officials welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.
