Sagar Watch News/ Marking the completion of two years of the Madhya Pradesh government, Deputy Chief Minister and Sagar District In-charge Minister Shri Rajendra Shukla highlighted the state’s major achievements across sectors, stating that no area of development has been neglected. He was addressing a press conference at the Sagar Collectorate, where he also responded to journalists’ questions.
Shri Shukla said the government has accelerated development works in the last two years, with special focus on water security, industrial growth, healthcare, infrastructure and social welfare.
Glimpses :
- Ken–Betwa Link Project (₹1 lakh crore):The ambitious river-linking project, started under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, aims to transfer water from the Ken river to the Betwa river. In simple terms, it will provide irrigation water to farms and drinking water to households, especially in drought-prone Bundelkhand.
Industrial Growth in Sagar:
A large industrial area will be developed over 1,500 acres in the Maswasi Grant area.
Investment proposals worth ₹25,000 crore have been received.
₹540 crore has been approved for basic infrastructure like roads, electricity and water.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate around 29,000 jobs, strengthening the local economy.
Health Infrastructure Boost in Bundelkhand:
New medical colleges have been established in Damoh, Panna, Chhatarpur and Katni.
District hospitals and Bundelkhand Medical College (BMC), Sagar to be upgraded with modern facilities.
Approval of a Neuro Surgery Department at BMC means availability of super-speciality treatment, reducing the need to go to big cities.
₹70 crore sanctioned for a Cancer Hospital at BMC, along with a ₹50 crore advanced cancer treatment machine.
Organ Donation and Transplant Support:
The CM Care Scheme promotes organ donation within the state.
Earlier, patients had to travel outside MP for transplants; now, organs are available locally, ensuring timely treatment.
Organ donors will be honoured with a Guard of Honour, and their families will be felicitated on January 26 and August 15.
Major Road and Connectivity Projects:
Work has begun on a 20-km Sagar bypass road, including land acquisition.
90% work to be completed by 2026
100% completion by 2027, ensuring faster and safer travel
Sagar–Damoh four-lane road approved at a cost of ₹2,069 crore, improving regional connectivity.
Support to Journalists and Social Welfare Measures:
Assurance to withdraw unnecessary cases against journalists at the earliest.
Sensitivity towards compassionate appointments (jobs or financial support to families of deceased government employees).
Appreciation for Sagar Collector’s “Shraddhanjali Yojana”, aimed at quick resolution of such cases.
Crackdown on Illegal Liquor and Drug Abuse:
Instructions to the Superintendent of Police to take strict action against illegal liquor and narcotics.
Public appeal to stay away from substance abuse.
Public Health and Welfare Achievements:
State-wide efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia and TB.
Nirogi Kaya Abhiyan for preventive healthcare.
Air ambulance services, hearse vehicles at every district hospital.
Reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates.
Tap water supply to every household, Sandipani Schools, and PM Shri Colleges, enhancing education quality.
Investment and Infrastructure Development:
Organisation of Regional Industry Conclaves and the Global Investors Summit to attract investment.
Investment proposals received through these platforms are driving industrial and infrastructure growth across Madhya Pradesh.
Concluding the press interaction, Shri Shukla said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh is steadily progressing towards inclusive growth, improved health indicators and a stronger economic foundation, with Bundelkhand emerging as a key beneficiary of this development push.
