Sehore to Enter a New Era of Development as Part of the Metropolitan Region: CM Dr. Yadav
Prosperous Farmers and Advanced Agriculture Our Pledge: Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan CM and Union Minister Inaugurate and Perform Bhoomi-Poojan for Development Projects worth Over Rs.113 Crore in Sehore
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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a grand event in Sehore where they inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development and construction works worth Rs.113 crore 45 lakh 59 thousand. On this occasion, approval letters for various schemes like PM Awas Yojana, Kalyani Pension, Family Assistance, Sambal, and Divyang Marriage Promotion Scheme were distributed to the beneficiaries.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced Rs.50 crore for development works in Sehore Municipality and made several important announcements for the district's growth. He highlighted the historic significance of Sehore, recalling its sacrifices during the 1857 freedom struggle, where 356 revolutionaries laid down their lives.
Dr. Yadav reaffirmed that the welfare schemes initiated during Shri Chouhan’s tenure as Chief Minister would be continued. The Ladli Bahna Yojana will be further strengthened with the assistance amount increased to Rs.3000. Emphasizing agricultural development, the CM promised irrigation water to every farm in Sehore. He added that the district would soon enter a new phase of development as part of the expanding Bhopal Metropolitan Region.
Highlighting progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Dr. Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is among the leading states in terms of development. He mentioned wheat procurement at Rs.2600 per quintal and comprehensive infrastructure development across all regions of the state. He also stated that the number of medical colleges in MP would increase from 30 to 50 within two years. Commending PM Modi’s global leadership, he said India now boldly confronts its enemies and is progressing with the spirit of “Live and Let Live.”
Prosperity of Farmers Is Our Pledge: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that continuous development is taking place in the country and the state under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Dr. Yadav. He stressed the need for public participation in building a developed India and called on every citizen to take a pledge for village development.
He urged citizens to conserve water and electricity and to keep their surroundings clean and drug-free. The minister emphasized that increasing women's empowerment by making more Lakhpati Didis remains a priority. He shared that the Central Government has approved the construction of 7, 85,356 houses under the 2018 PM Awas Yojana (Awas Plus list) at a cost of Rs. 9424.03 crore. A state-wide survey is underway to ensure housing benefits reach all eligible beneficiaries.
He handed over PM Modi’s letter to CM Dr. Yadav and further informed that Rs. 6263 crore has been allocated under MGNREGA for Madhya Pradesh. He added that agricultural scientists are now reaching out to farmers directly to share profitable techniques and innovations, making farming a viable business.
The event was also addressed by Sehore MLA Shri Sudesh Rai and Municipality President Shri Prince Rathore. Revenue Minister Shri Karan Singh Verma, Backward Class and District In-charge Minister Smt. Krishna Gaur, Budhni MLA Shri Ramakant Bhargava, Ashta MLA Shri Gopal Singh Engineer, Backward Class Commission Member Shri Sitaram Yadav, District Panchayat President Smt. Rachna Surendra Mewada, Janpad President Smt. Nawdi Bai, public representatives, and citizens were present.
