Archive · 23 Dec 2025
MP CM Announces Multai Name Change
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, announced that the town of Multai in Betul district will be renamed to its historical name, Multapi.
This change aims to restore the town's original identity and promote religious tourism.
During the same event, the foundation stone was laid for a new medical college in the district, which is expected to improve healthcare access for the local tribal population.
The Chief Minister also unveiled several other development projects for the area, including a tribal museum, industrial clusters, and community hospitals.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted significant national health achievements, such as increased screenings for diseases and improvements in maternal health.
The new medical college is part of a broader initiative to expand medical education and healthcare services across India.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the renaming of Multai to Multapi to restore its historical identity.
A new medical college was inaugurated in Betul district under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Various development initiatives were unveiled, including a tribal museum, industrial clusters, and community hospitals.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted national health achievements, including increased screenings and improvements in maternal health.
The new medical college is expected to be operational in four years and will enhance healthcare access in the tribal-dominated region.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Health Minister JP Nadda
- What
- Announcement of name change for Multai to Multapi, inauguration of new medical college, and various development initiatives
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To restore the town's original identity, promote religious tourism, and enhance healthcare and infrastructure in the region
- Location
- Multai, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
- Proposed New Name
- Multapi
- Initiatives Announced
- Tribal museum, jaggery manufacturing cluster, industrial areas, community hospitals, medical college
- Investment Proposals
- Rs 373 crore
- Medical College Timeline
- Expected to be operational in four years
- National Health Achievements
- 40 crore screened for hypertension, 6.8 crore on treatment for diabetes, 34 crore screened for oral cancer, 21% reduction in tuberculosis incidence
- Ayushman Bharat Coverage
- Rs 5 lakh health coverage for 60 crore people
- Medical Colleges in India
- Doubled from 387 in 2014 to 780-829, with plans to add more by 2029