Detailed discussion held on issues related to state’s development and public welfare
Upcoming "Pravasi Bharatiya Divas" will be organized in Indore
PM will inaugurate Ujjain’s Mahakal Maharaj Kshetra Expansion Scheme
 
Bhopal 23 April 2022: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence today as per the pre-fixed schedule. Chief Minister Chouhan briefed the Prime Minister on various issues related to the state’s development and public welfare and sought guidance.

Chief Minister Chouhan urged the Prime Minister to ensure that the upcoming "Pravasi Bharatiya Divas" should be organized on 9 January 2023 in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. In coordination with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it has been decided to organize the Investors’ Summit on January 7 and 8, 2023 instead of 4th, 5th and 6th November. Chief Minister Chouhan also extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to launch Mahakal Maharaj Kshetra Expansion Scheme of Ujjain, which the Prime Minister gladly accepted. Chief Minister Chouhan also requested Prime Minister Modi for virtual launch of Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy in the month of May.

Chief Minister Chouhan apprised the Prime Minister about the progress of Amrit Sarovar Yojana in Madhya Pradesh. He informed that a target of 75 Amrit Sarovar structures has been set in each district of the state. In this way, construction of about 3800 Amrit Sarovar structures in the state will be completed with public participation. On August 15, flag hoisting will also be done near these water structures.

Chief Minister Chouhan informed the Prime Minister about the world famous Sharbati and Durum wheat of the state. He said that till date 2 lakh 40 thousand tonnes of wheat has been exported. Now there is possibility of more export of 20 lakh metric tonnes of wheat. The Egyptian delegation has expressed its desire to import wheat from Madhya Pradesh. The Chief Minister also informed about the facilities being provided to the exporters by the state in the export policy. While apprising the Prime Minister about the diversification policy of agriculture, Chief Minister Chouhan told the Prime Minister that oilseeds and cash crops are being promoted in the state, so that foreign exchange can be saved by reducing the import of edible oil. While discussing the progress of ethanol policy of the state, Chief Minister Chouhan said that so far approval letters for 50 crore liters of ethanol production have been issued.

Chief Minister Chouhan apprised the Prime Minister about the schemes being run to provide employment and self-employment in the state and their progress. He informed that one Rozgar Diwas is being organized every month, in which a target has been set to provide 2 lakh jobs. So far, three Rozgar Diwas have been organized on 12 January, 25 February and 30 March. Out of these, loans worth about Rs 7.7 thousand crore have been disbursed to more than 13 lakh 60 thousand youths. Chief Minister Chouhan informed that a campaign has also been launched to celebrate the birthdays of villages and towns as Gaurav Diwas in the state. So far, Gourav Diwas of 14 thousand villages and 31 urban bodies have been organized. The date of Gourav Diwas of the remaining villages and urban bodies has been fixed.

Chief Minister Chouhan informed the Prime Minister about e-vouchers. He said that e-vouchers would be issued for purchase of equipment in the Agriculture Department and for purchase of cycles in the Education Department. Chief Minister Chouhan also apprised about the progress of centrally sponsored schemes implemented in the state, which mainly included the achievements of Swamitva Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Svanidhi Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Matru Vandana Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Prime Minister Modi listened carefully to all the issues raised by the Chief Minister Chouhan and also assured to provide all possible help to the state by the central government – Window to News