MADHYA PRADESH

Madhya Pradesh: Govt eyes Rs 10,000 crore investment at new Pithampur sector 7

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The proposed region in Sector 7 atPithampurwill be developed as an integrated industrial belt by spending an estimated Rs 550 crore. The State Government is eyeing to attract an investment of around Rs 10,000 crore.

As per the proposal by the Industry department, an integrated development will come up on over 700 hectare in sector 7 at Pithampur that will include industrial, residential, Logistics and commercial spaces.

As per the investment region development and management scheme plan for sector 7 Pithampur, the region is estimated to attract investments from over 400 different types of industries.

As per the proposed plan, the first phase of development for the proposed investment region is likely to come up on over 700 hectare which will include roads, storm drains, water supply Network, sewerage network, STPs, treated water network, electrical work, boundary walls, commercial spaces and residences.

The allotable area in the proposed industrial area sector 7 is likely around 450 hectare.

Rural India has nearly half the Covid caseload, but less than 10% of Covid treatment centers in the country. In this context, the role of frontline workers (ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs) becomes immensely important for triaging and managing the disease.

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Frontline workers actively track and follow-up with millions of symptomatic and Covid-positive cases in rural areas daily. Unless their safety is ensured, more than half of Indias Population is not safe. Yet, most remain unequipped and fall victim to the disease themselves.

A basic safety kit will significantly reduce their risk of contracting Covid. Project CHHAAV in association with ImpactGuru.com seeks to support Indias frontline community Health workers with a basic safety kit, a pulse oximeter, and a pair of thermometers.

This initiative intends to provide self contained medical kits for 700 villages in rural Madhya Pradesh, India. Each kit will contain 1 oximeter, 1 digital thermometer, 2 face shields, and 5-layer reusable polypropylene mask.

Anaemia in women: Survey paints a grim picture in Madhya Pradesh

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More than half of all districts inMadhya Pradeshhave reported prevalence ofanaemiain non-pregnant reproductive age females that was more than the states Average of 52%.
The National Family and Health survey-5 details showed that 29 of 52 districts had reported more than 52.4% prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant reproductive age (15-49 years) females.

Of those 29, the districts like Bhind, Morena, Khandwa, Gwalior, Sheopur, Dindori, Alirajpur, Chhatarpur,Harda, Rewa, Balaghat, Mandla andSeonihad over 60% anaemia prevalence in non-pregnant Women, showed NFHS-5 figures.

Bhind had a maximum 70% anaemic woman, showed NFHS-5 figures. Anaemia in pregnant women could cause complications including premature delivery, reducing physical capacity and in non-pregnant women reduces their work capacity.

Atal’s grand memorial to be built in Gwalior: Shivraj

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A huge statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be installed and a research centre will be built as part his grand memorial in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said.

He was speaking on December 26 at the ‘Gwalior Gaurav Diwas’ function to mark the late leader’s 98th birth anniversary. The event was also attended by Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narendra Singh Tomar. Vajpayee was born in Gwalior on December 25, 1924.

Chouhan told the gathering that a grand memorial of Vajpayee will be built in Gwalior, which will have an e-library and a research centre to highlight his life and works through audio visual medium. The work on the project will start soon, he added.

The Madhya Pradesh government has allotted nearly 4,050 hectares of land in Sirol area of Gwalior to build a memorial of Vajpayee.

Union minister to launch solar projects in Madhya Pradesh

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Union ministerfor power R K Singh and CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lay the foundation stones of three solar power projects with a total capacity of 1,500 MW on November 25 (Thursday). The very same day, the will also launch the ‘Urja Saksharta Abhiyan’, a mass campaign on how to stop the wastage of electricity.

Mishra said that the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the three solar power projects – Shahjapur 450MW capacity, Agar 550MW and Neemuch 500MW-will be done together on November 25 at a function where the Union power minister will be chief guest.

The government’s Urja Saksharta Abhiyan will connect schools, colleges and the general public in the movement to stop wastage of power. In another major decision, the cabinet ratified the amendment of the Gram Panchayat Raj evam Gram Swaraj (Samsodhan) Vidhayak, 2021.

Half of Madhya Pradeshs thermal power units shut, low demand saves day

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Eight of the 16 thermal power units owned byMadhya PradeshPower Generating Company Limited (MPGENCO) are shut down, with Diwali just four days away.

However, the state is managing to meet its power needs, thanks to a rather surprising drop in demand despite it being Irrigation season. On October 30 last year, 25.76 crore units of energy were supplied across the state as peak demand was 12,537 MW.

Strict Covid restrictions were on then. On the same date this year, peak demand touched 10,658 MW and 21.03 crore units of energy were supplied. This, when Covid restrictions have been eased, the buzz is back in business, there is the glitter of festivals, and Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture season is on full swing.

Kalbelia magic unfolds at Bhopals Tribal Museum

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RajasthansKalbeliatribe with its nomadic rituals, colourful dances and apparel has always been an enigma for the rest of the world. To showcase their stunning craftsmanship and creativity to Bhopals culture aficianados, a unique camp has been organised atTribal Museum.

The 10-day event, titled Nispand, offers ample opportunities toBhopalisto see the Kalbeliacraftsmenup close, fine-tuning the art of gudadi, surma, beadwork and embroidery.

Rs 2 lakh award will be given to drug-free village: CM

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that drug de-addiction campaign should be launched in Samras Panchayats. A special reward of Rs 2 lakh will be given to a drug-free village.

To make the village drug-free, an Environment should be created through mutual dialogue and various inspirational activities. We must ensure that our Panchayats are Beti Friendly. In all Panchayats including Samaras Panchayats, more respect, honor and dignity of daughters must be ensured. Sons and daughters must be treated equally.

The Chief Minister said that 630 Sarpanch, 157 Janpad Panchayat members and one District Panchayat member have been elected unopposed in the state. An incentive of Rs 5 lakh will be given if a Sarpanch is elected unopposed in any Panchayat, Rs 7 lakh for the post of Sarpanch if the current and previous election is unopposed, and Rs 7 lakh will be provided if all the Panches and Sarpanchs are elected unopposed. Similarly, an incentive of Rs 12 lakh will be given to the Panchayat if Women are elected to all the posts of Sarpanch unopposed and R 15 lakh will be given to the Panchayat if women are elected to all the posts of Panch and Sarpanch in the Panchayat.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a one-to-one discussion with Water Resources Minister Tulsi Silawat and Tourism and Culture Minister Usha Thakur at Mantralaya.

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During discussion with Chief Minister Chouhan, Resources“>Water Resources Minister Tulsi Silawat told that the area under Irrigation in M.P. will be increased from 35 lakh hectare to 41 lakh hectare in the next four years. The work is being done at full speed on the resolve of the to make Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture a profitable business.

Silawat thanked Chief Minister Chouhan for the Ken-Betwa project. This project will change the picture of Bundelkhand region. Silawat expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Chouhan for the achievements of M.P. in Covid control, vaccination and smart city Awards in the state.

Infra work to start soon at PM MITRA Park

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The development work is expected to start soon at the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar district.

Madhya Pradesh industrial development Corporation (MPIDC) has floated tenders for basic infrastructure work in the area.

PM MITRA Park is proposed on around 1,563 acre at Bhainsola village in Dhar district. This is one of the seven textile parks proposed in the country.

MPIDC is also contemplating expanding the area of the park from the current 1,563 acre by adding government land to accommodate more investments. Many investors of the state and industries fromMaharashtra,Rajasthanand Southern India have submitted intentions to invest to the department.

The State Government expects the mega textile park to generate around 50,000 direct job opportunities and 150,000 indirect EMPLOYMENT.

PM MITRA Parks will come up inTamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradeshand Maharashtra. The central government has approved PM MITRA Parks with an outlay of Rs 4,445 crore for a period of seven years upto 2027-28.