Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a move aimed at improving the reach and efficiency of government schemes, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has instructed public representatives, including MPs, MLAs, and officers, to spend nights in remote villages, particularly in tribal areas.
This directive, made during a review meeting of development activities in Indore division on Thursday, is intended to ensure that government schemes are being implemented effectively and to provide officials with first-hand feedback from the people they serve. The CM emphasized that these visits would help public representatives engage directly with villagers, address their concerns, and resolve local difficulties.
“By spending more time on the ground, our public representatives and officers will be able to identify the true challenges people face and work together to resolve them. These visits should be frequent and thorough, with a focus on helping villagers and understanding their needs,” CM Yadav said in the meeting. This initiative is part of a broader push to bridge the gap between government policies and rural realities.
The Chief Minister urged officials to listen to the problems faced by the villagers and make immediate interventions where possible. He pointed out that spending nights in these areas would allow the representatives to develop a deeper understanding of local issues and the impact of various schemes on rural populations. The meeting also delved into the progress of key infrastructure projects in the region.
One of the main topics was the Tapti-Chillaur mega irrigation project in Khandwa district, which has been under discussion for some time. Dr. Kunwar Vijay Shah, the MLA from Harsud in Khandwa and the Tribal Affairs Minister, urged the CM to expedite approval for the project. He emphasized that the project was crucial for enhancing irrigation facilities in the region and could positively impact thousands of farmers. CM Yadav assured that the project would receive priority attention and that work would begin soon. He also mentioned that if necessary, he would personally engage with the Maharashtra Government to ensure swift approval.
The Tapti-Chillaur mega irrigation project, valued at Rs 26,279 crore, is expected to provide permanent irrigation and water recharge solutions for about 81,600 hectares of land in the Khandwa district. This would greatly benefit the agricultural community in the area, which has been facing challenges related to water scarcity.
In addition to the irrigation project, CM Yadav also reviewed the ongoing road development works in the region. Specifically, he took stock of the progress made in converting the Indore-Ujjain route from a four-lane road into a six-lane expressway. The expansion of the road is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between these key cities.
During the meeting, the Indore MP raised the demand for the conversion of the Indore-Depalpur route into a four-lane road, highlighting the growing need for infrastructure development in the region. The Chief Minister also discussed the plans for six new expressways in Madhya Pradesh, including the Narmada Pragati Path and the Vindhya Expressway, which are expected to significantly boost transportation and economic activity in the state.
Submit vision docus, Narmadapuram MLAs told
In a call to MLAs in Narmadapuram division, CM Dr Yadav urged them to prepare and submit their “vision documents” for the development of their constituencies. These documents, which outline the roadmap for local development, were requested by the CM to ensure that each constituency has a clear plan for progress. He instructed that any MLA who had not yet prepared a vision document should do so as soon as possible and send it to the CM’s Secretariat for review.
The Chief Minister’s emphasis on local development, infrastructure, and direct interaction with rural communities highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring that development reaches every corner of Madhya Pradesh. By empowering public representatives and officials to take a hands-on approach to governance, the CM aims to create a more inclusive and responsive administration.
