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India Gazette
30-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore in Khandwa
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the closing ceremony of Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan held in Khandwa district on Monday and laid the foundation stone and inaugurated water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore in the programme. Speaking on the occasion, CM Yadav announced that Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan will continue in a new form. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign has been launched across the state. From June 30 to August 15, the plantation will be done on government land, followed by private land from August 15 to September 15. He further said that a new scheme has been launched to promote greenery and horticulture under which 30,000 women will receive Rs 3 lakh each to develop orchards on one acre of land. The grant, given in three annual installments, will cover plantation, fencing, irrigation, and related works. In three years, 30,000 acres of land will be transformed with greenery and it will cost Rs 900 crore to the state. The CM also inaugurated 57,207 works in panchayats under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department worth Rs 578 crore, and 888 water conservation structures across the state under the Watershed Development Component. Additionally, he dedicated four irrigation projects, including the Jawar Micro Irrigation Project in Khandwa, and 74 renovated water structures. CM Yadav, stating regarding the major outcomes of the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, informed that 140 major drains flowing into 57 rivers were identified, 91 watershed projects developed across 36 districts, 9,000 water structures constructed for irrigation, Four irrigation projects launched in Khandwa, Maximum temperature in Nimar region dropped by 4C due to various interventions and Irrigation area in the state to increase from 55 lakh hectares to 100 lakh hectares in the coming years. CM Dr. Yadav also informed that Bundelkhand will be benefited from the Ken-Betwa Link, Malwa-Chambal from the PKC Project, and Nimar from the Tapi Mega Recharge Project. He added that Madhya Pradesh is the Birth-Place of rivers, with about 300 rivers originating here, enriching neighboring states. Rivers like Narmada, Chambal, Sone, and Tapti sustain other rivers and even seas. Under the Abhiyan, ghats were renovated, especially along the sacred Narmada, the only river that is circumambulated. (ANI)
India Gazette
16-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP CM Yadav lays foundation stone, inaugurates development works worth Rs 138.96 crore in Raisen
Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid foundation stones and inaugurated 45 development works worth Rs 138.96 crore in Bareli in Raisen district on Monday and addressed a public gathering. CM Yadav also distributed benefits to beneficiaries of various government schemes and participated in Tree Plantation with Local Public Representatives under Jal Ganga Samwardhan Abhiyan on the occasion. 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is achieving new milestones in development. Bareli region is blessed by Lord Hanuman of Chhind and is also progressing as an agriculturally prosperous area. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to connect villages by road, even when critics questioned its necessity. It was Atalji's visionary leadership that also gave India the Golden Quadrilateral, which continues to benefit the entire country including the Narmadanchal region,' the CM said. He further announced that the state government has decided to provide electricity connections to farmers for just Rs 5 and the goal is to completely free farmers from electricity bills within three years. 'The state government has decided to provide electricity connections to farmers for just Rs 5. Our government is trying to completely free farmers from electricity bills in the next three years. Our government has started a solar pump scheme for farmers. They should produce their own electricity, use it, and sell the surplus to the government. Also, to ensure water reaches every field, projects like Ken-Betwa Link, Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link, and Tapi Mega Recharge have been initiated,' the CM said. Previously, only 7 lakh hectares in the state were irrigated; now 55 lakh hectares are under irrigation. The target is to expand it to 100 lakh hectares in the next five years, he added. Additionally, he announced that on the upcoming occasion of Raksha Bandhan, all Ladli Behnas in the state will receive Rs. 1,500 in their accounts--Rs. 1,250 as the fixed scheme amount and an additional Rs. 250 as a Raksha Bandhan gift. He added that with everyone's cooperation, Madhya Pradesh's landscape will be transformed in the next five years. He further emphasised that the state is working for farmers' prosperity and aims to surpass Punjab and Haryana to become the No. 1 state in India. Agro-based industries are being promoted, and schemes have been launched to make Madhya Pradesh the dairy capital of the country. Women in self-help groups and farmers are being encouraged to start cattle rearing, with a 25 per cent subsidy provided. The government will buy the milk. Ten gaushalas (cow shelters) are being opened in each municipal corporation. The per-cow subsidy has been increased from Rs. 20 to Rs. 40. The government will support anyone interested in opening a gaushala, he added. CM Yadav furthermore announced that a stadium would be constructed in Bareli, Barna and Jamgarh irrigation projects in Udaipura Assembly constituency would be launched soon. Along with this, Bareli Nagar Parishad will be upgraded to Nagar Palika, a new veterinary hospital will be built in Bareli and development works will be undertaken at temples in Chhind, Bapauli, and Udaipura regions. The Chief Minister also participated in a Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour Rally) held in Bareli to honour India's brave soldiers. The event witnessed massive public participation and the CM raised patriotic slogans like Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai, as people showered him with flower petals along the roadsides. (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
UP leads in efforts to conserve water
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh ranks among the top states for water conservation in the country, recently being awarded the first position in the Third National Water Awards. Among various initiatives taken to conserve water are its Khet Talab Yojana, Amrit Sarovar, revival of rivers, multipurpose ponds along the Ganga and the Ken-Betwa Link project. Rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory in new urban housing projects. Around 70–80% of India's annual rainfall occurs between July and Sep, with regions like UP's Terai belt receiving even more. During this period, India gets about 870 mm of rain, but most of it is not conserved. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently said the water crisis in the country is due to mismanagement not scarcity. To address this problem, the Central and state govts emphasised projects like rainwater harvesting and water recharge through the Atal Bhujal Yojana and the 'Catch the Rain' campaign. In UP, govt launched the Khet Talab Yojana. It has now set a target of constructing 8,500 ponds in rural areas, aiming to boost agricultural output, especially in paddy and maize, by over 12%. Under the Amrit Sarovar Yojana, launched in 2023, govt targeted the creation of 75 ponds per district. UP currently leads the country in its implementation. However, global warming has led to erratic weather patterns, with short bursts of heavy rain followed by prolonged dry spells, resulting in floods and droughts and impacting agricultural productivity, said a govt spokesperson. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dinheiro pra você organizar suas contas! Banco BV Saiba Mais Undo India is among the eight nations facing the highest projected decline in crop yields due to water scarcity, with a potential drop of 28.8%. UP is particularly vulnerable. Rainfall trends are shifting, especially in Bundelkhand. Over 77 years, the region has witnessed a sharp decline in average annual rainfall, dropping by 320 mm, or about 4.2 mm per year. From a historical average of 1,068.4 mm, rainfall levels hover between 800 and 900 mm annually. Now, govt has made Bundelkhand a focal point for water conservation efforts. The Khet Talab Yojana was launched here and the region is now home to numerous small and large-scale irrigation and conservation projects. Farmers are being encouraged to adopt modern, water-efficient irrigation techniques. CM Yogi Adityanath has been personally involved in water conservation practices. "Hailing from Gorakhpur, located in the water-rich Terai region, he implemented innovative water recharge systems at the Gorakhnath Temple, where he serves as the Mahant of Gorakshapeeth," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
