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Madhya Pradesh prepares development plans for urban, large gram panchayats
The leader of an Indian state called Madhya Pradesh wants to make life better in villages.
His name is Mohan Yadav, and he is the Chief Minister.
He told his helpers to make special plans for big villages and villages near cities.
These plans will help build better roads, water systems, and other useful things.
He also wants to save more water next year with a big program.
Farmers will get help raising cows, so they can sell milk and earn more money.
The state is the best in the country at building and caring for rural roads.
Workers even use small flying cameras called drones to check the roads.
Many new houses are being built across the state for people who need them.
Villagers can also use online services at more than ten thousand village offices.
Madhya Pradesh will prepare development plans for urban and large gram panchayats and strengthen governance in villages on city outskirts.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav outlined the roadmap during a review of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department on Wednesday.
Madhya Pradesh ranked first in the country in quality control, maintenance, and construction of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
The Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan will be carried out on a much larger scale next year to strengthen water conservation efforts.
Officials reported online citizen services in 10,554 gram panchayats and 16.2 lakh houses sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) since December 2023.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and officials of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department of Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- Directed the preparation of development plans for urban and large gram panchayats and better management of panchayats near urban centres.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India; the review was reported from Bhopal.
- When
- Wednesday, during a review of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department.
- Why
- To improve rural infrastructure, ensure planned development, and enhance the delivery of public welfare schemes.
Key facts
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Gram panchayats with online citizen services
- 10,554
- Houses sanctioned under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) since Dec 2023
- 16.2 lakh
- Houses completed under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin)
- More than 8.19 lakh
- National ranking for rural roads
- 1st in quality control, maintenance, and construction under PMGSY
- Key initiatives announced
- Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan expansion; Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana cattle rearing; MSME linkages for self-help groups
Quotes
Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
“"Empowering Panchayats is essential for systematic rural development and effective implementation of public welfare programmes. Action plans should be prepared for the development and better management of urban and large gram panchayats."”
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