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Ban on liquor at religious sites step towards prohibition: Uma Bharti

Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh government's proposal to ban liquor in religious places, and said it was a step towards prohibition across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had said last week that the government was contemplating a ban on liquor sale and consumption in "religious cities" to ensure that the sanctity of these places is preserved. Bharti, a former chief minister, has been demanding a complete ban on liquor in the BJP-ruled state for the last few years. Congratulating Yadav in a post on 'X', she stated, "Complete prohibition of liquor in religious cities by the Mohan Yadav government of Madhya Pradesh is an unprecedented decision." The liquor ban policy announced by the government two years ago was very public-friendly and pragmatic, she added. "We were moving towards complete prohibition. This is another step towards complete prohibition," Bharti said. Yadav responded to her post on X, saying banning alcohol consumption at

MP to conduct drone surveys before releasing paddy bonus to farmers: CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Saturday that drones will be used to conduct surveys before releasing the paddy bonus to farmers in the state. The move is an attempt to do away with their difficulties and ensure that no farmer is left out, he said. Problems crop up in the disbursement of paddy bonus. Therefore, the government has decided to conduct drone surveys of paddy cultivation, Yadav said during his address at an event concerning the Swamitva Yojana, a central land scheme, in Seoni. Paddy bonus usually refers to the additional amount paid over and above the minimum support price (MSP) for the crop. We will transfer the bonus amount to everyone's bank account. No one would be left out, he added. Yadav said his government's resolve is to supply "water to every field and work to every hand". Taking a dig at the previous Congress governments in the state, he said during their time between 1956 and 2003, the state's irrigation capacity was just 7 lakh ...

Indian Railways to receive 170 MW of solar energy from Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh government plans to increase the production capacity of renewable energy to 20,000 MW by the year 2030

Regional Industry Conclave to attract Rs 32,520 cr in investments: MP CM

The Regional Industry Conclave (RIC) held in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol division on Thursday attracted investment proposals worth more than Rs 32,500 crore which have potential to generate employment for over 30,000 people, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. One of the major investment proposals came from Torrent Power and it was worth Rs 18,000 crore which is expected to generate job opportunities for nearly 7,000 people, an official said. "During the event, we have received investment proposals from large, MSME (micro, small, medium enterprises) and other sectors worth Rs 32,520 crore which will generate employment for more than 30,000 people," Yadav told reporters after the conclave. A key highlight of the RIC was that besides other regions of Madhya Pradesh, nearly 95 per cent of investment proposals were received for the Shahdol division alone, he said. The division consists of Shahdol, Umaria, and Anuppur districts. Besides Torrent Power, other major investment proposals ...

Every poor person in India will have a permanent house: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for housing for all, four crore poor people have been provided permanent houses in the country so far. Referring to an old survey in Madhya Pradesh, he said that permanent houses are to be provided to 16 lakh beneficiaries and the state has got 8.5 lakh new houses as of now. After this, a survey will be conducted again and the government will ensure that no poor will remain without a permanent house, he asserted. The resolution of providing permanent housing to every poor in Madhya Pradesh will be fulfilled as desired by the prime minister, he said. The chief minister was speaking at an event in Vidisha where he symbolically performed griha pravesh' of the beneficiaries as part of a scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)'. Union Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare and Rural Development Minister and Vidisha MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present. Besides ..

Madhya Pradesh planning to ban liquor sales in religious cities, says CM

Mohan Yadav emphasised that many seers had provided recommendations on this matter, and the state government was considering to ban liquor shops within the boundaries of religious cities

NGT petition seeks MP govt's word on safe disposal of Union Carbide waste

A petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal's Bhopal bench seeking an assurance from the Madhya Pradesh government that the disposal of Union Carbide waste won't harm people in nearby areas. The petition has urged the green court to direct the state's chief secretary to declare on oath about the safety of people in Pithampur in Dhar district where the Carbide waste has been transported for disposal. The petition, filed by a Jabalpur-based social organisation, also seeks direction to the authorities in Dhar to submit on oath that the residents in the area won't be harmed due to the disposal of the Carbide waste. On Thursday, 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste reached Pithampur from Bhopal for disposal following the MP High Court order. Furthermore, the petition seeks direction to MP government to publish in Hindi and English newspapers a particular report regarding the disposal of this waste to allay public concerns, said PG Najpandey of Nagrik Upbhokta Margdarshak Manch

Bhopal hazardous material shift: Two attempt self-immolation in Pithampur

The waste from the December 1984 disaster at the Union Carbide factory reached the industrial town's incineration facility on Thursday triggering protests led by 'Pithampur Bachao Samiti'

MP cabinet approves solarisation of all rural feeders to cut subsidy burden

The solar-powered 11 KV feeders will provide last-mile electricity supply to farms, effectively making it free for farmers

Instead of Taj Mahal's replica, we offer texts of Ramayan to guests: MP CM

Yadav's statement came while he was assuring saints of providing permanent space in Ujjain for the construction of Dharamshala, halls for religious gatherings

Focus on cutting unnecessary expenses, boosting income: MP CM Mohan Yadav

A key aspect of the government's efforts has been reducing non-essential expenditure to strengthen the state's income and facilitate holistic growth

Over 5K Acharyas to recite 'Karma Yog' for Guinness record on Gita Jayanti

MP CM Yadav also highlighted that as part of the International Gita Mahotsav, a state-level event would be held at Lal Parade Ground in the state capital Bhopal on Wednesday

MP CM Mohan Yadav performs 'Bhumi Pujan' for new industrial units in state

CM Yadav also distributed land allotment letters to representatives of 20 industrial units in the renewable energy sector and extended his congratulations

Madhya Pradesh receives investment proposals worth Rs 60,000 crore in UK

During his visit to Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), the Chief Minister emphasised that research and academic studies are truly meaningful when they benefit society

India a very important business partner: UK Warwick Group Dean Robin Clark

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav visited the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), at Warwick University in London, UK and interacted with Professor Robin Clark

MP CM Mohan Yadav engages in meetings with prominent UK industrialists

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav engaged in extensive round table as well as one-to-one meetings with prominent UK industrialists as part of his ongoing visit to the UK, to foster direct dialogue and explore specific investment projects and various investment opportunities.Various companies participated in the discussions. These include Indorama Group, SRAM & MRAM Group, CyanConnode, Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited, CliniSupplies, Aurora Energy Research, Elsevier, WeDeliver, Caparo, WaveSight, The Montcalm Luxury Hotels, Phyla Earth, Ampergia Ltd, Aiyana Consulting, Pangaea Data Limited, INVERGY, BEM Group Limited, Daks First, Ransat Group, COGO ECOTEC Solutions, Empati.ai, Money For Business Limited, DAM Healthcare Limited and Helion.The active participation by the companies served to foster economic growth and explore new avenues for collaboration.After the interactive session, it was noted that the delegation engaged in sector-specific roundtable discussions focusing on .

We want partnerships, not just investments: MP CM Yadav on UK-Germany visit

CM Yadav is on a six-day visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany, starting Monday, with the focus on enhancing investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh

Trump, Kamala Harris were dependent on India for win: CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday claimed that during the recent US presidential elections President-Elect Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were dependent on India. Talking to reporters in Gwalior, Yadav said that all superpowers in the world wanted to associate with India. "Our Prime Minister is a shubhankar (mascot). India has also shown the strength of its democracy to the world. Today, any big superpower sees a benefit in associating with India. We have seen in the US presidential elections that whether Trump or Harris won, both were dependent on India. We are happy that President-Elect Trump has been a personal friend of Modi ji. The Russian president is also looking the same (towards India)," Yadav said. He said no one can measure the depth of Modi's popularity in India, which resulted in him forming a government for the third time in a row after a gap of 60 years. The chief minister expressed confidence that the BJP will win elections in Maharashtra and ...

Ladli Bahna aid to go up to Rs 5,000: MP CM; Cong says poll code violation

The monthly financial assistance being given to eligible women in Madhya Pradesh under the Ladli Bahna Yojana will gradually go up to Rs 5,000, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday. The state government currently transfers Rs 1,250 per month to bank accounts of women beneficiaries of this scheme, launched ahead of last year's assembly elections. Reacting to the CM's announcement, the Congress termed it a corrupt practice and a gross violation of the model code in force for the upcoming bypolls for two assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh. "Sisters, did anyone ever deposit money in your account? Ask this to the Congress people. You (Congress) used to loot and snatch from people," Yadav said while addressing a rally in the Budhni assembly seat, where a bypoll will be held on November 13. He said the Congress had alleged that the monthly cash transfer scheme was launched by then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the elections and it would be discontinued. "You (Congress) keep making no

MP CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,573 cr to 12.9 mn 'Ladli Behnas'

CM Yadav deposited Rs 1573 crores in the bank accounts of 1.29 crore beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Yojana across the state as part of a monthly instalment of Rs 1250