CHIEF Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that the ‘Rakhi’ received from his sisters is a gift of affection. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, country is developing rapidly. He expressed these views while addressing the function held at Maihar on Wednesday for the transfer of funds under the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana’ and the groundbreaking and inauguration of various development projects. On the occasion, sisters tied a big ‘Rakhi’ on their beloved Chief Minister brother. The Chief Minister joined the sisters in the ‘Sawan’ festivities. He stated that during the holy month of ‘Sawan’, 1.25 crore sisters are receiving an additional Rs 250 for ‘Raksha Bandhan’ alongside the ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ funds. The Chief Minister released the ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ funds in the presence of two athletes from Maihar, Ananya Awadhiya and Unnati Pandey. Thousands of sisters have become ‘Lakhpatis’ (earning over a lakh rupees annually) through self-help groups. Sisters are also being provided the benefit of concessions for setting up industries. Chief Minister stated that the construction of 'Maa Sharda Lok' would begin soon. Projects worth Rs 3,000 crore have been approved for the 'Ram Path Gaman' and the 'Vanvasi Ram Lok' in Chitrakoot. With the blessings of Maa Sharda, the newly formed Maihar district is developing rapidly. Vindhya region had been awaiting water from the Bargi Canal for 17 years; the tunnel work is now complete. Within a few months, water from the Narmada River will reach the fields of farmers in the Maihar, Satna, and Rewa districts of Vindhya. Satna MP Shri Ganesh Singh will undertake a 70-day *padyatra* (foot march) to connect with farmers in the areas irrigated by the Narmada. Along with presenting Raksha Bandhan gifts to the 'Ladli Behnas', Chief Minister announced several development initiatives for Maihar district.

 

He inaugurated and performed the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony for construction projects worth Rs 256 crore, including the groundbreaking for the first phase of 'Sharda Lok'. Chief Minister announced the construction of an electricity substation in Badera and a modern hospital in Maihar. He stated that the Lilji Pond would be renovated and strengthened at a cost of Rs 50 crore, and ‘gaushala’ capable of housing 5,000 cattle would be constructed in Maihar. Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs 25,000 to each *Alha* troupe performing at the event. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister distributed benefits to beneficiaries of various schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, grants for self-help groups, and the Udyam Kranti Yojana. Radha Singh, Minister of State for Rural Development and Minister-in-charge of Maihar district, expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the various gifts and development initiatives. MP Ganesh Singh expressed appreciation for the ‘Jan Vishwas Abhiyan’ and thanked the Chief Minister for ensuring the completion of the Bargi Canal project. While welcoming the Chief Minister, Maihar MLA Shrikant Chaturvedi requested the development of 'Maa Sharda Lok' in Maihar, as well as the construction of a hospital, a ring road, a modern stadium, a road to Nadan College, roads connecting Ghunwara to Gusaul and Ghunwara to Kalda, and a substation at Badera. The event was attended by Pratima Bagri (Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing), MLAs Surendra Singh Gaharwar (Chitrakoot) and Vikram Singh (Rampur Baghelan), Jila Panchayat President Ramkhelavan Kol, former Minister Ramkhelavan Patel, Dr. Ajay Singh (Vice Chairman, Vindhya Development Authority), District BJP President Kamlesh Suhane, local public representatives, and thousands of women.Officials present included Rewa Commissioner Shailendra Singh, IG Gaurav Rajput, Collector Bidisha Mukherjee, SP Awadhesh Pratap Singh among others.

 

On the arrival of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at the Maihar helipad, he was warmly welcomed by Minister-in-Charge Radha Singh, Minister of State Pratima Bagri, MP Ganesh Singh, MLAs Shrikant Chaturvedi and Vikram Singh, and other local public representatives. The public representatives welcomed Chief Minister Dr Yadav by presenting him with bouquets. On this occasion, the public representatives discussed various issues related to the development and public welfare of Maihar district with Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. Acknowledging everyone's greetings, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed his commitment to working continuously for the development of Maihar.