Prime Minister Modi's Address to Hukumchand Mill Workers in Indore

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a program via video conferencing, marking the settlement of long-pending demands of the Hukumchand Mill workers. He handed over a cheque of about Rs 224 crore to the official liquidator and heads of the Labour Union of Hukumchand Mill, Indore. The program also saw the laying of the foundation stone for a 60 MW Solar power plant in Khargone district. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed happiness that the occasion coincided with Atal Ji's birth anniversary and the Prime Minister's first program in Madhya Pradesh after the establishment of the new government. He assured the workers that their blessings and love would propel the new state government to accomplish many feats in the coming years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hukumchand Mill workers' long-pending demands have been settled, with the Madhya Pradesh Government paying Rs 224 crore to the workers.
  • Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for a 60 MW Solar power plant in Khargone district, which will help save Rs 4 crores in electricity bills annually.
  • The Solar power plant will be built using Green Bonds, mobilizing people's participation in protecting nature.
  • The Prime Minister mentioned the state government's efforts to restore the old glory of Indore's textiles industry, which had been neglected by previous governments.
  • He informed that the government is working on fulfilling the guarantees offered during the recent elections, including the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which has already conducted 600 programs benefitting lakhs of people.
  • The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of dignity and respect for the poor and deprived, and empowering Shramiks capable of contributing to a prosperous India.
  • He praised the Madhya Pradesh government's steps to promote the poor sections of society, specially mentioning the initiatives to create jobs and economic expansion in the state.

Statistics:

  • Rs 224 crore: The amount paid to the Hukumchand Mill workers by the Madhya Pradesh Government as part of the settlement package.
  • 60 MW: The capacity of the Solar power plant laid the foundation for in Khargone district.
  • Rs 4 crores: The amount saved in electricity bills annually due to the Solar power plant.
  • 600: The number of programs conducted by the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, benefitting lakhs of people.
  • Lakhs: The number of people benefited by the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programs.

Sources:

  • [Government of India - Press Release]
  • [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1990220]