Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Shri Anandpur Trust Ashram in Madhya Pradesh’s Ashoknagar district on April 13, marking a significant spiritual and public engagement. On the same day, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be in Bhopal, attending a major event related to the dairy sector.
Shah will oversee the signing of a tripartite agreement between the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the Madhya Pradesh government, and local milk unions. The event will take place at Ravindra Bhavan and is seen as a big boost to the cooperative dairy movement in the state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday.
₹4,000 Crore Central Projects for MP
CM Yadav also highlighted that Madhya Pradesh has received central projects worth over ₹4,000 crore, including four major national highway projects. Key among them are:
- Gwalior Western Bypass (28.5 km) worth ₹1,426 crore
- Sagar Bypass at a cost of ₹688 crore
These infrastructure upgrades are expected to significantly improve regional connectivity and logistics.
Farmer Support Measures in Full Swing
To support farmers and ensure fair pricing, the government has initiated procurement of chana, masoor, mustard, and tur at minimum support prices (MSP). The state aims to procure 7.28 lakh metric tonnes of chana by April 21 at an MSP of ₹5,200 per quintal. So far:
- 2.6 lakh farmers have registered
- 7,871 metric tonnes of chana have already been procured
Wheat Procurement Hits 31 Lakh Metric Tonnes
The state is also actively procuring wheat at ₹2,600 per quintal (including bonus). Till date:
- 31.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured
- Over ₹4,012 crore has been paid to 2.49 lakh farmers
Agrovation Projects & Cultural Showcase
CM Yadav highlighted ongoing Agrovation projects in Mandsaur, Damoh, Morena, and Narsinghpur, aimed at enhancing agricultural innovation and value addition.
In a cultural push, he also shared that a grand theatrical performance on Emperor Vikramaditya will be staged at Delhi’s Red Fort from April 12–14, celebrating the region’s rich historical legacy.