Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Emphasizes Agricultural Growth and Self-Reliance

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Madhya Pradesh is becoming an economically prosperous state in India, with the Chief Minister stating that it is the fastest-growing state in the country, according to NITI Aayog. To achieve further agricultural growth, the government is aiming to elevate advanced farming to the status of an industry and ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce. The government is also working to make farmers self-reliant in electricity generation through solar energy, offering solar pumps at a reduced cost. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of productive land use and branding of agricultural products, while also encouraging farmers to avoid stubble burning and providing machines for its disposal.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government aims to make farmers self-reliant in electricity generation through solar energy, offering solar pumps at just 10% of the total cost.
  • The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of branding agricultural products, such as oranges and bananas, under the Madhya Pradesh name.
  • The government is providing machines for the disposal of stubble, to avoid its burning.
  • The Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Link Project is expected to transform irrigation in the Ujjain division.
  • The Chief Minister announced that CM Rise Schools would now be called Sandipani Vidyalayas and that Geeta Bhavans would be built in urban areas.
  • Four Sandipani Vidyalayas and a tehsil building were approved for the Mandsaur district.
  • Honouring of Farmers, Women and Sarpanchs of TB-Free Panchayats: 22 women farmers and sarpanchs from 148 TB-free gram panchayats were honoured for their progressive and innovative work.

Statistics:

  • Rs 33.14 crore was spent on building Maharshi Sandipani Vidyalaya in Chandwasa.
  • Rs 33.59 crore was spent on constructing another school in Laduna.
  • Rs 19.31 crore was spent on opening the Suwasra-Guradia Kala Road.
  • Rs 9.10 crore was spent on performing bhoomi pujan for the Joint Tehsil Office building in Kayampur.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com