Khajuraho Cabinet Meeting :“Golden Day” for Bundelkhand and Sagar"

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Sagar watch News/ During the two-day visit of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav to Khajuraho, the state cabinet approved a series of major development decisions. 

Officials described the day as historic for Bundelkhand, particularly for Sagar district, which received multiple large-scale projects aimed at boosting industry, tourism, infrastructure and healthcare.

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput said the decisions will “write a new chapter in Sagar’s development,” bringing investments worth thousands of crores and creating new employment opportunities, especially for youth.

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🔹 Key Points at a Glance

• ₹25,000 crore Industrial Zone in Sagar

• Four-lane Sagar–Damoh Highway approved

• Four cheetahs to be brought to Nauradehi Sanctuary

• 100-bed hospital sanctioned for Bina

• New posts for upcoming medical colleges in Damoh & Chhatarpur

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₹25,000 Crore Industrial Zone to Create 30,000 Jobs

A new industrial area will be developed on 608.93 hectares near Richoda at a cost of ₹25,000 crore.

This mega project is expected to generate 30,000 employment opportunities.

Special industrial benefits announced include:

• Token land price: ₹1 per sq. meter

• Complete exemption on registration fees and annual rent

• Reduced the electricity tariff for industries

Sagar Watch Explainer:

Industrial Incentive Package — A government support system that offers discounts, subsidies, or tax relaxation to attract businesses and boost economic activity.

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Four Cheetahs to Arrive at Nauradehi Sanctuary in July

For the first time in Bundelkhand, cheetahs will be reintroduced to Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary.

This will create Madhya Pradesh’s third cheetah habitat after Kuno and Gandhi Sagar sanctuaries.

Expected Impact:

• Increased wildlife tourism

• Boost to eco-tourism

• Improved environmental conservation

Sagar Watch Explainer:

Eco-tourism — Tourism that focuses on natural or wildlife destinations while ensuring environmental protection and sustainable development.

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Sagar–Damoh Road to Become 4-Lane Highway

The Cabinet approved ₹2,059.85 crore for converting the 76.68 km Sagar–Damoh route into a four-lane road with paved shoulders.

The project will include:

• 13 underpasses

• 3 flyovers

• 1 Railway Overbridge (ROB)

• 13 major bridges and culverts

Sagar Watch Explainer:

Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) — A funding method where the government and private company jointly share project cost and maintenance responsibility.

This upgrade will make travel to Bhopal and Jabalpur faster and easier.

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Healthcare Boost: 100-Bed Hospital for Bina

Bina Civil Hospital will be expanded from 50 to 100 beds and new staff positions will be created.

This is expected to improve access to modern healthcare services in the region.

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Leaders Express Gratitude

Former minister and MLA Gopal Bhargava and Narayavali MLA Pradeep Laria thanked Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, calling the initiatives “milestones for Bundelkhand’s long-awaited growth.”

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Why This Cabinet Meeting Matters

These decisions are expected to:

✔ Improve road connectivity

✔ Increase jobs and industrial growth

✔ Boost tourism and wildlife conservation

✔ Strengthen healthcare infrastructure

Officials stated that the announcements represent a turning point for Bundelkhand, positioning Sagar as an upcoming industrial and tourism hub.