Bhopal, April 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is steadily moving towards prosperity and is on track to develop along the lines of Gujarat, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday.
“The state is becoming prosperous, much like Gujarat,” Yadav said, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre’s support for key development initiatives in the state.
Yadav made the remarks while addressing the ‘Krishi Karmayogi’ (agricultural worker) orientation training and workshop held at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal.
Highlighting major projects, the Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh has received three important river-linking projects that are expected to significantly strengthen water availability and boost the agriculture sector.
He noted that the Ken-Betwa Link Project is benefiting the Bundelkhand region, while the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) project will provide irrigation and water access to several districts in Madhya Pradesh as well as neighbouring Rajasthan.
Yadav said that the Central government has contributed nearly 90 per cent of the total project cost, underlining its commitment to water security, irrigation expansion, and rural development.
He also pointed out that people in several districts of Rajasthan have expressed gratitude to Madhya Pradesh for reaching a consensus on the PKC project and facilitating its progress.
Describing Madhya Pradesh as the “motherland of rivers”, the Chief Minister stressed the need for effective utilisation, conservation, and scientific management of water resources.
“Like Gujarat developed with the blessings of Maa Narmada, we are working to utilise Narmada waters to bring prosperity across our state,” he said.
Yadav emphasised that conserving water is essential for strengthening the agriculture sector and ensuring long-term sustainability. “Every drop of water is important for farmers and for the future of agriculture,” he added.
He also highlighted the government’s efforts to modernise agriculture through technology adoption, improved coordination, and better service delivery mechanisms. He said that initiatives such as e-governance, the ‘Sarthak’ app, improved fertiliser distribution, and stubble management practices are being prioritised.
Referring to the ‘Farmer Welfare Year’, he said that schemes from 16 departments are being integrated to ensure holistic development of farmers and rural areas through a coordinated approach.
He added that such initiatives and workshops will play a key role in improving agricultural productivity, enhancing farmer incomes, and supporting the rural economy.
The Chief Minister said that sustained focus on water management, infrastructure development, and innovation will help Madhya Pradesh achieve long-term growth and prosperity in the coming years.
–IANS
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