Participate in schemes, says Governor

Bhopal, Jan 27: Governor Balram Jakhar has termed as necessary active participation of all sections of society in the implementation of scheme for the betterment of the state. Jakhar was addressing a massive public meeting at the Lal Parade Ground here on the occasion of 58th anniversary of Indian Republic after unfurling the national flag. He exhorted the residents of the state to work unitedly with communal harmony for the prosperity of the state.

Governor extended greetings of Republic Day to citizens of the state and urged them to recall with reverence Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and great people who laid down their lives for the country's freedom as well as those who worked for its reconstruction. Jakhar said that Madhya Pradesh is touching new heights of progress and development by moving shoulder to shoulder with the country as well as the world. Today, Madhya Pradesh is known as the fastest progressing state in the country. Most important point of its development is that it is being done by maintaining a balance between physical infrastructure and social development. Equal attention is being given to agriculture and industry. Suggestions are being sought by organising Panchayats of concerning people before chalking out plans and schemes for various groups and sections of society.

He said, “I take pride in saying that Madhya Pradesh, which was once ridiculed for its poor roads, is now being known for its smooth and good roads. During the last four years, the stat government has constructed and improved 32,000 km roads.” Besides, sanction has been given for construction of 114 large bridges and five railway over bridges. These efforts have opened new vistas of progress in the state. Making a mention of agriculture, Governor Jakhar said that the economy of Madhya Pradesh is based on agriculture. Solid efforts have been undertaken in the state to make agriculture as a business of profit. Holding of Agri Business Meet is definitely a meaningful initiative in the direction of providing opportunity to farmers to get better prices for their products. Ten new districts have been included in National Horticulture Mission. For providing relief to drought-hit people complex rules and regulations prevalent since the British rule, have been amended.