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Prays at Dada Dhooni Wale Darbar for state’s progress

Bhopal, May 20, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): During his Khandwa visit, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan went round the city’s lanes and crossings on Friday night. He interacted with citizens and enquired about their well being. At Ghanta Ghar, he ate ice-balls at the handcart of Hussain Bhai. Read more

CM appeared like a labour leader at Khandwa

Bhopal, May 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): On the second day of his Khandwa visit, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Ghanta Ghar today morning. He addressed labourers who had gathered at Ghanta Ghar for seeking daily wage labour. He gathered all the labourers, took them to nearby park and addressed them like a labour leader. The Chief Minister said that his objective is to bring smile on the face of labourers. During his Khandwa visit, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan announced Rs. 7 crore for internal city roads. Read more

Mr Khatik at Kabeer Mahakumbh

Bhopal, May 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Scheduled Castes Welfare Mr Harishankar Khatik has said that one can improve his life by following the path of Sant Kabeer. Mr Khatik was addressing Sadguru Kabeer Mahakumbh at Sagar today. He urged the audience over there to imbibe the teachings of Sant Kabeer. Read more

Bhopal, May 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The 20th Inter Unit Welding Committee meet was held today at IFX Conference Hall BHEL, Bhopal. General Manager (Feeders) Mr M.K. Shakya was present as the Chief Guest on this occasion. General Manager (Fabrication) Mr N R Edkie was also present on this event. Read more

Takes stock of wheat procurement on support price

Told farmers that entire wheat will be purchased

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Starting his surprise inspections to know the ground realities at procurement centres in the state, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Karond Mandi here today and took stock of wheat procurement over there. Going towards the State Hangar, the motorcade suddenly turned towards Karond Mandi of Bhopal. There were only farmers, weighing workers and other officers associated with procurement over there. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan issues instructions

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): On the instructions of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, strict action is being taken against persons committing irregularities in transportation-related works of procured wheat. As soon as Chief Minister Mr Chouhan came to know of irregularity in transportation of procured wheat at Nibhaura procurement centre in Sohagpur tahsil of Hoshangabad district, he instructed Economic Offence Wing to conduct a detailed enquiry into it. Read more

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan made surprise inspection of arrangements for procurement of wheat on support price at Krishi Upaj Mandi of Seoni Malwa in Hoshangabad district on Friday. Principal Secretary to CM Mr Manoj Shrivastava accompanied Mr Chouhan. Collector Mr Nishant Varwade informed Chief Minister Mr Chouhan that caps for storing wheat are being prepared on rostrums at Seoni Malwa and other mandis of Hoshangabad district. Read more

CM issues instructions

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Strict action is being taken against the erring officials in cases of irregularities in the state with a view to curbing corruption, ensuring good governance and giving a people-oriented administration. As a step towards this direction, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to get irregularities in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur investigated by the State Economic Offences Investigation Bureau (EOW). Read more

Ramkola, Jamad and Midhasan rivers get new lease of life

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A special campaign has been launched under Jalabhishek Abhiyan to recharge dried up rivers in Madhya Pradesh. This novel scheme being implemented with people’s participation has yielded good results. So far, Ramkola River in Khargone district, Jamad River in Ratlam district and Midhasan River in Panna district have got a new lease of life under the campaign. Earlier, these rivers used to dry up by October-November. Read more

Cent percent funds utilised in fourth quarter

Bhopal, May 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Woman & Child Development Department has utilised 98.94 percent of its budget during the last fiscal. The total allocated budget of the department was Rs. 2632 crore 24 lakh. An amount of Rs. 2605 crore 90 lakh was spent in all four quarters. The department spent 98.71 percent of the available budget for Ladli Laxmi Yojna, 99.63 percent under Special Nutritious Diet Scheme, 99.99 percent under Rajiv Gandhi Kishori Balika (Sabla) Yojna, 96.10 percent on additional honorarium given to Anganwadi workers and assistants, 98.72 percent under Atal Child and Nutrition Mission, 98.60 percent under Indira Gandhi Maternity Assistance Scheme and 99.17 percent under Mangal Diwas scheme. Read more

Discusses investment with CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, May 18, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The biggest retail industry group of India “Future Group” has evinced keen interest in investment in Madhya Pradesh in view of ample possibilities in agriculture production, horticulture products and their processing in the state. Future Group founder and chief executive officer Mr Kishore Biyani and other representatives held discussions in this regard with Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Mantralaya here today. Read more

Planning commission lauds decentralisation action plan

Activities of planning and statistics dept reviewed

Bhopal, May 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A ten-year Vision Document will be chalked out for development of Madhya Pradesh. Practical targets for schemes and programmes will be incorporated in it. Instructions to this effect were given by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at a review meeting of Planning & Statistics Department here today. Read more

CM reviews activities of jail department

Bhopal, May 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to ensure strict compliance of jail manual and rules. It should be ensured that mobiles, videos and other prohibited equipments and things are not used inside jails. Read more

State Govt will demand reimbursement after investing money

Chief Minister undertakes review

Bhopal, October 4, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Rs. 125 crore will be invested from the State Government budget on the repairs of the National Highways passing through Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that now the repair works of National Highways should not be halted due to paucity of allotment of Central budget. Work of repairing roads should be undertaken at a war-footing on top priority basis. Mr Chouhan was reviewing situation of National Highways passing through Madhya Pradesh and expected repair works at a meeting with senior officers today. Read more

Nature-lovers will have to act as ambassadors to protect wildlife

Bhopal, October 8, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav has appealed to nature-lovers to act as ambassadors for coordination between wildlife protection and requirements of human beings. He exhorted them to undertake constant efforts for creating awareness, sensitivity and ethos of co-existence among people. Read more

Vidyarthi Panchayat to be held for reforms in education sector

It’s necessary for youths to take part in Beti Bachao Abhiyan

Bhopal, October 11, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that efforts have been undertaken to basic improvement in education sector. More efforts have to be undertaken in this connection. A Vidyarthi Panchayat will soon be organised in this context. Office-bearers of student unions and students will take part in the Panchayat. Read more

Bhopal, October 12, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): BHEL has added another feather in its cap by successfully manufacturing the largest rating HVDC converter transformer of 498 MVA rating for ±500 kV HVDC Bipole. The first unit has been successfully type tested in presence of experts from Siemens Germany and witnessed by Powergrid, India. The transformer was flagged off today by Mr SS Gupta, Executive Director, BHEL , Bhopal in presence of Mr RK Tiwari, GM (TCB), Mr S. Chaturvedi, GM (TCB- Prod. & MM), other General Managers and senior level officers from Powergrid and Siemens. Read more

Bhopal, October 12, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): During his Beti Bachao Awareness Journey from Datia to Sewrha yesterday, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealed to people to launch a post card campaign for this purpose. Addressing large number of people at various places during his Yatra, the Chief Minister said that every family should write at least one post card to any of their relatives appealing to him to save daughter, her proper upbringing and care. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was accorded warm and enthusiastic welcome at various places that delayed his arrival to Sewrha from Datia by three hours. Read more

Ramayan gives true knowledge

CM Mr Chouhan takes part in Arti at Valmiki Mandir

Bhopal, October 12, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Maharishi Valmiki is showing path of righteousness even today. The Ramayan written by him is a unique source of true knowledge for world. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed these views while addressing devotees after Arti held on the occasion of Pargat Diwas of Maharishi Valmiki here today. Read more

Rs one lakh award to be given

CM Mr Chouhan takes part in Valmiki Jayanti function

Bhopal, October 12, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to organise Pargatotsava on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti from next year and institute a Rs. one lakh award in the name Maharishi Valmiki. He said that Valmiki Community Hall will also be built in Indore. Read more

Maximum targets for sowing wheat and gram

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): There are conducive atmosphere for sowing of wheat and gram crops during rabi season 2011-12 due to availability of water in the wake of copious rainfall in the state. The rabi sowing area is expected to rise by eight lakh hectares. After increasing in sowing of other crops, this year crops will be sown in 103 lakh 95 thousand hectares which is 23 lakh hectares more than the average sowing area and about eight lakh hectares more than last year’s sowing area.  Read more

Health Minister Dr Mishra at asthma treatment camp

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Efforts are on in Madhya Pradesh to promote Ayurveda along with traditional systems of medicine. Large number of Ayurveda doctors are being posted in government hospitals. This was said by Public Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. Narottam Mishra at a camp at Ayodhya Nagar here last night where medicines were distributed free of cost among gas-affected and asthma-affected people. Read more

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that a national award will be instituted by the State Government in the name of Nanaji. He was inaugurating three-day Shardotsav at Chitrakoot on Tuesday. The Culture Minister said that Shardotsav will be organised on a grand scale as a token of memory of Nanaji. Read more

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): World Bank team has lauded promotion to initiative of undertaking paddy farming through innovative method of drip irrigation and S.R.I Method under DPIP scheme. Read more

Tele-contact will be made for Act’s monitoring

National workshop to be held under United Nation’s development programme

Over 67 lakh applications redressed

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that all the departments should conduct sample testing of the applications received under the Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act. Strict action will be taken against the erring officials if any case of non-delivery of service within the stipulated time is found. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was reviewing action taken under the Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act here today. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Recovery to be made from pension of two

Bhopal, October 13, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to institute departmental enquiry against two retired engineers and recovery from the pension of two others. The cabinet decided to institute a departmental enquiry against retired sub-divisional officer of Public Works Department Mr Mohammad Zameer Sheikh. Mr Sheikh did not ensure construction of a cement concrete road as per prescribed standards and quality during his posting at Baihar sub-division of Balaghat division between the year 2007 and 2009, due to which the road got damaged after some time. Read more

Influenza vaccine not necessary

Bhopal, October 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Pilgrims going to undertake Haj pilgrimage through Madhya Pradesh Haj Committee will have to get themselves vaccinated for meningococcal meningitis and take oral polio vaccine.  They will have to obtain a certificate of it. State Haj Committee Chairman Mr Sanawwar Patel has informed Haj pilgrims to contact Chief Medical and Health Officer of their area, get vaccinated and take oral polio vaccine. Read more

Home Minister dedicates SP office constructed at a cost of Rs 1.10 at Alirajpur

Bhopal, October 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta dedicated new SP Office of Alirajpur to people today. The office building has been constructed at a cost of Rs one crore 10 lakh. He said that the government has sanctioned 20 thousand houses for police personnel. The Home Minister said that construction of eight thousand houses for police personnel is going on in the state. Read more

Home Minister takes meeting of police officers at Jhabua

Bhopal, October 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has instructed Jhabua police officers to register FIR on priority in cases of atrocities. At a meeting of police officers at Jhabua, he asked them to be more responsive and sensitive in the cases of atrocities against the poor. Read more

Cabinet committee under CM’s chairmanship constituted

Bhopal, October 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has decided to undertake constant monitoring of responsibilities given to various departments in connection with Simhasth to be held at Ujjain in 2016. A cabinet committee has been constituted for this purpose. The committee will be headed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Read more

Mr Sharma bestows Kishore Samman to evergreen actor Mr Devanand

Bhopal, October 14, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma bestowed Rashtriya Kishore Kumar Samman on famous evergreen actor Mr Devanand here today. Culture Minister Mr Sharma gave away the award to Mr Devanand at a simple ceremony at his residence. Read more

Finance department issues order

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Six percent dearness allowance relief has been sanctioned for pensioners of the state. Now the pensioners will get DA relief at the rate of 51 percent. Orders regarding increase in government employees’ DA have already been issued. Six months ago (in April 2011), dearness relief had been sanctioned to pensioners at the rate of 45 percent. It has been increased by six percent now. Pensioners of the state and their families will get DA relief at the rate of 51 percent with effect from November 2011. Read more

Post-graduate diploma to be given; EPCO makes arrangements

Applications invited by October 31

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Yet another alternative path for employment is being paved in Madhya Pradesh in this age of race for jobs. For the first time in the state, arrangements have been made for distance mode education of environment management in view of its increasing demand by various sectors, especially industries. For this, Environmental Planning and Coordination Organisation (EPCO) will give a post-graduate diploma in this course. Read more

Advocate General and government departments to have regular dialogue

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): First videoconferencing was held on the issue of disposal of cases of government departments pending in Madhya Pradesh High Court and its Indore and Gwalior benches. The videoconferencing was held at Mantralaya today on the initiative of Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish. The videoconferencing emerged as a major initiative in the direction of regular and bilateral dialogue between government departments and Advocate General’s office. Read more

South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and other countries participate

Coordination vital in removing hurdles in the path of development of tourism

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A two-day international conference on forest and wildlife tourism got underway here today. It is being participated by important organisations linked with tourism business, representatives of State and Central Government Forest and Tourism departments and national and international experts. Read more

Geospatial Caravan reaches Bhopal after visiting prominent cities of country

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Commerce and Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya has said that we should understand new techniques in the development sector and use them in a better way for the benefit of fellow countrymen. Mr Vijayvargiya was addressing a seminar organised here by representatives of Geospatial Technology Caravan. Read more

Unauthorised occupants to be evicted from government accommodations

Employees not presenting files in time to be suspended

Bhopal, October 15, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): At a meeting held at Mantralaya here today, Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has said that unauthorised occupants should be evicted immediately from government accommodations. No relaxation should be given to them. Read more

Muslim Saleem

October 15, 2011

Madhya Pradesh is marching ahead on the path of progress under the able guidance of Chief Minister Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This is the observation of none other than a team of World Bank that has lauded promotion to initiative of undertaking paddy farming through innovative method of drip irrigation and S.R.I Method under DPIP scheme, reports SMS News & Features.

It may be mentioned that paddy crops are being taken as pilot project in Narsinghpur, Rewa, Damoh, Sidhi and Panna districts of Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Rs 70 lakh fine, five-year jail

Case of disproportionate assets

Bhopal, October 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Amassing disproportionate assets have cost dear to the then Excise Officer of Dewas district. In a recent judgment, a special court has imposed a fine of Rs. 70 lakh and five-year jail term. The Lokayukta Police had raided the house of the then Excise Officer of Dewas district Ramjeet Singh in February 2011 and seized disproportionate assets worth Rs. 69 lakh 34 thousand from his possession. It came to light during the investigation that the total income of the Excise Officer was Rs. 20 lakh 45 thousand 11 while he had spent Rs. 39 lakh 63 thousand 663. Read more

Bhoomi pujan of over Rs one crore works performed at Guna Krashi Mandi

Bhopal, October 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal has instructed officers to pay special attention to construction works in Guna district. He also instructed the officers to complete the works within stipulated time-limit. Minister of State Mr Agrawal was addressing a function after performing bhoomi pujan of Rs. one crore 10 lakh works at Guna Krashi Upaj Mandi. Read more

9,232 common service centres to ensure IT benefits in villages

Bhopal, October 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Information Technology Department is setting up 9 thousand 232 common service centres under PPP Mode with a view to ensuring benefits of information technology in villages. Under the project, services of MP Online are being extended to consumers. An ultramodern call centre has also been set up at Bhopal for giving information about various schemes of the State Government and redressing their problems. Read more

Annual conference of Indian Orthopaedics association concludes

Bhopal, October 16, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Post-graduate seats have been increased in medical colleges of the state. Beside, new posts of professors have also been created. This was informed by Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta at the concluding session of 30th annual conference of Indian Orthopaedics Association’s Madhya Pradesh Chapter. Read more

Bhopal, October 16, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav took part in the inauguration of nine-day programme of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha by Sant Sadhvi Maa Kanakeshwari Devi here on Saturday. The programme has been organised by MLA from Narela Shankari Mr Vishwas Sarang and Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Satsang Samiti. Read more

Bhopal, October 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission is contemplating to become an intervener in a writ petition on malnutrition pending in the honourable Supreme Court. It will be a case of its own kind when the commission is going to become an intervener in a public interest litigation pending in the Supreme Court over non-compliance of its own recommendations. The commission had made recommendations to the State Government on May 10, 2011 in connection with malnutrition among children. Read more

Bhopal, October 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Former Deputy Prime Minister and senior BJP leader LK Advani on Saturday demanded a white paper from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the action taken by the UPA Government to bring back black money from Swiss banks but did not spell out the time his own party would take to initiate action on the issue. While talking to media persons in Jabalpur, Advani also slammed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his comments on Friday to have a ‘critical’ re-look at the Right to Information (RTI) Act and how its use might have an inhibiting effect on honest, well-meaning Government servants. Read more

Bhopal, October 17, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): BJP leader L K Advani today said that he was missing “support and guidance” of his colleague and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his ongoing Jan Chetna yatra. Addressing a public meeting at the Dusshera Maidan, the veteran BJP leader said, “I received support and guidance from Vajpayee during my earlier five yatras. But I am missing it this time. Read more

Food & Civil Supplies Minister gives nod

Orders issued for appointment of 17 members

Process to be completed in all districts soon

Bhopal, October 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The process to appoint members of Consumer Forums has got underway in all the districts. Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain has given his nod for the appointment of 41 members in 28 districts. So far, orders have been issued for the appointment of 17 members. These appointments were pending for the last three years due to delay in completion of formalities and issuance of notification. Minister of State Mr Jain has instructed to speed up and complete the process at the earliest. Read more

Bhopal, October 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): On the initiative of Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria, strong claim has been presented for registering basmati paddy produced in Madhya Pradesh in Geographical Indication area. Read more

Police officers instructed to complete departmental enquiry within three months

Bhopal, October 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has instructed for launching a special campaign for completing pending cases of departmental enquiries against police officers and employees within three months. At a meeting with senior officers held at Mantralaya, Mr Gupta also undertook intensive review of pending cases of departmental enquiries. Read more

Balanced use of technology and traditional knowledge to give new dimensions to development

Bhopal, October 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav has said that integrated and balanced use of technology and country’s traditional knowledge can give new dimensions to development. The Governor was addressing a function after administering oath to president Mr Shivansh Mathur and 17 office-bearers of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology’s newly elected students council here today. Read more

Bhopal, October 18, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealed to people to take active part in Beti Bachao Abhiyan and help daughters move forward. He was addressing a function at village Paradsinga in Chhindwara district. During his visit to Chhindwara districts, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan made a halt at village Paradsinga on Saunsar-Nagpur Road and performed poojan of Ladli Laxmi girls. Read more

Godowns of 19.52 lakh metric tonne capacity approved

Work to be accomplished through public participation and other agencies

Constant efforts of CM and food minister bear fruits

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Constant efforts are going on in the state for complete arrangements for food grain storage. Such an effort met with success on Monday when the Union Government gave its consent to construction of godowns having a capacity to store 19 lakh 52 thousand metric tonnes of food grains under 10-Year Guarantee Scheme. With this, decks have been cleared for the construction of godowns of this capacity through public participation and other agencies. Read more

Pench project construction work should be furthered: CM

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to complete all the formalities of completing construction of main dam of Pench Project. He was addressing the 81st meeting of Major Project Control Board at Mantralaya today. It may be mentioned that construction work of Pench Projects is going on at village Machagora in Chorai development block of Chhindwara district. It will bring 50 thousand hectare area under irrigation. Read more

Hunar Se Rozgar programme will provide employment to 2.49 million youths

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Hunar Se Rozgar Programme will generate 2.49 million new job opportunities in 12th Five-Year Plan. There is more employment potential in tourism sector than service and agriculture sectors. Read more

Rs 255 crore to be spent on development of industrial areas

CM chairs meeting of apex investment augmentation empowered committee

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Nine new industrial areas will be established over 761 hectares of land in the state. A sum of Rs. 255 crore will be spent on the development of these industrial areas. In-principle consent in this connection was given at the apex Investment Augmentation Empowered Committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today. Read more

Fully equipped Yoga centre to be opened at Gondarmau: Mr Sahay

Patanjali week declared open

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Addressing the inaugural function of second Patanjali Week here today, Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav said that Yoga should be introduced as a subject in the courses of schools and colleges. He said that teachers and parents will have to make serious efforts for this. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Nod to small hydel power projects implementation policy

Order of precedence determined

Bhopal, October 19, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today approved the draft of Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Ordinance-2011. An ordinance will be issued to implement its provisions. Read more

Registration through mobile units also being considered

Move to facilitate remote area people; high-level brainstorming begins

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): After giving concrete shape to the concept o Citizen’s Charter, now Madhya Pradesh is gearing up for making Public Service Guarantee Act effective at grassroots level. The State Government is contemplating to provide online facility to register applications for government services available to the people of remote rural areas. Read more

Mr Ajay Vishnoi meets Hajj pilgrims

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi met Hajj pilgrims at Raja Bhoj airport today. Former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Mr Kailash Joshi, Principal Secretary Backward Class and Minorities Welfare Mr Anil Shrivastava, State Hajj Committee Chairman Dr. Sanawwar Paltel and other office-bearers were also present on the occasion. Read more

Asha Bhonsle and Hema Malini to perform

Laser show on ‘Daughter’ to be special attraction; entire Bhopal to be invited

Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma reviews preparations

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Foundation of Madhya Pradesh on November 1 would be celebrated on a very grand level. “Daughter” would be the theme of the main function to be held at Lal Parade Ground here. The Minister for Culture and Public Relations Mr Laxamikant Sharma and Minister for Finance Mr Raghavji reviewed the preparations at a high level meeting here today. Read more

Demands of departments should not remain pending unnecessarily in finance department: CM Mr Chouhan

Centre allocated fewer funds

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that demands of department should not remain pending unnecessarily in the Finance Department. Funds should not be blocked. Their utilization should continue in public interest. Roads should not be like ancient era. Read more

Take up Narmada, Mandakini and Kshipra in first phase

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan gives instructions

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): An action plan will be chalked out for making state’s rivers pollution-free. In the first phase, plan will be chalked out to remove pollution from Narmada, Mandakini and Kshipra rivers. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave instructions in this connection at a review meeting of Housing and Environment Department. Read more

Schemes implementation affected due to less release of funds against target by Centre

Reviews animal husbandry department

Bhopal, October 20, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Less funds than target have been received by the Union Government under National Agriculture Development Programme. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will write a letter to the Union Minister in this connection. Read more

Decision taken at AYUSH department’s review

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Ayurveda doctors will be appointed in the dispensaries of Health Department, which do not have any doctors. A decision to this effect was taken by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at a review meeting of AYUSH Department here today. Minister of State for Health Mr Mahendra Hardia was also present on the occasion. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that a scheme should be chalked out to popularise Ayurvedic system of medicine. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan gives instructions about announcements made at Hamidia

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that improvement in cleanliness and purchase of medicines and appliances in hospitals of state’s medical colleges should become visible within a week. Dean’s fiscal power should be increased as per requirement. Read more

CM to inspect ground realities of rural development schemes

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will himself inspect ground realities of rural development schemes. He instructed departmental officers also to undertake the same exercise. Mr Chouhan was undertaking quarterly review of Rural Development Department at Mantralaya today. Panchayat & rural Development Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava, Minister of State Mr Devi Singh Sayyam and Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish were also present on the occasion. Read more

Quality monitors to be appointed to ensure quality of construction and repairs of roads

Contractors will have to give guarantee of quality

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Independent quality monitors should be appointed on contractual basis to ensure quality of construction and repairs of roads in the state. Guarantee of quality should be taken from contractors undertaking construction and repairs of roads. Legal action should be initiated against the contractors who abandon work midway through. Read more

Governor at state-level award-giving ceremony of scouts and guides

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Addressing the state-level award-giving ceremony and 21st Scout and Guides’s rally at Gandhi Nagar here today, Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav said that Scouts and Guides will play an important role in India’s reconstruction. He said that they have become centre of people’s expectations due to their discipline and dedication. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan’s instructions at video-conferencing Parakh

Bhopal, October 21, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said no person will be allowed to indulge in illegal activities whosoever he may be. Curb black-marketing of fertilisers firmly. Seize mawa if it is fake, but do not disturb honest traders. Firecrackers should be sold amidst full security but ensure that business is not affected. Read more

Dr Kusmaria meets Union Minister of state for chemicals and fertilisers

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria called on Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mr Shrikant Jena at New Delhi on Friday and urged him to supply adequate quantity of fertilisers to Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Kusmaria apprised Mr Shrikant Jena that Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Department has supplied one lakh 66 thousand metric tonnes of DAP against the demand of two lakh 17 thousand metric tonnes for the month of October 2011 and only 98 thousand metric tonnes of DAP was received after transit losses. Read more

Consumers to get up to 30 percent exemption

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Central Region Power Distribution Company will organise Lok Adalats on November 19, 2011 in 16 districts under its jurisdiction. At these Lok Adalats, thirty percent conditional concession will be given to power consumers/users of various categories against whom cases are pending in courts. At these Lok Adalats, pending court cases will be disposed of. Preparations have been started for disposal of court cases in Lok Adalats. Read more

Health concerns in industries and dangers to common mans health from industries biggest challenge

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A national workshop was held here today on developing Madhya Pradesh Disaster Management Institute as National Industrial Safety Institute. Principal Secretary Housing and Environment Mr Iqbal Singh Bains, Principal Secretary Labour Mr Pukhraj Maroo and Principal Secretary Labour of Gujarat state Mr P. Paneerwale were present at the workshop. Read more

Over two lakh youths get employment

New IT companies to come up in state

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): In all, 79 thousand 174 major and small scale industrial units have been set up in the state since 2007-08. Investment to the tune of Rs. 24 thousand 97 crore has been made in these units. These units have provided employment to over two lakh 9 thousand youth. Read more

State leads in country in implementation of right to education act

Children to get cycles as Diwali gift

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh is first in the country in the implementation of Right to Education Act. Glory sagas of daughters would be included in school course from the next academic session. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to give cheques for cycles as Diwali gift to all the eligible children. Read more

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan undertakes review

Bhopal, October 22, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A better marketing system will be developed to save small fruit and vegetable producing farmers from middlemen. This arrangement will be made under Horticulture Policy. Read more

UN flag to be unfurled along with National flag on government buildings

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Like previous years, United Nations’ Day will be celebrated this year also on October 24, 2011 in the state. Except buildings of Raj Bhawan, Vidhan Sabha and High Court, flag of United Nations will be hoisted along with National Tri-Colour at all those government buildings in the state where the national flag hoisted usually. Similarly, at the district headquarters where United Nations’ flags are available, they can be hoisted along with National Tri-Colour at important government buildings. Read more

Urban administration & development minister Mr Gaur reviews preparations

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): State-level Urban Service Day function will be held on November 5 at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal. At a meeting held to review preparations for the function, Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur instructed that all related works should be completed within time-limit. Read more

Entire states police to be linked with Tele-Samadhan Kendra: Home Minister

All 29 complaints registered in Bhopal district redressed

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has said that Tele-Samadhan Kendra system will be implemented in the entire state. He was reviewing redressal of complaints after linking Police Department with Tele-Samadhan Centre here today. Read more

States should be allowed to formulate their special schemes

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan at NDC meeting

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that state funding of elections is need of the hour to curb corruption caused by fund collections and related processes for elections. He also called for simultaneous elections of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Read more

Stresses need to transparency in expenditure

Addresses people’s representatives, officers and villagers in Barwani

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ramnaresh Yadav has stressed the need for coordination by all in various development and welfare works and carrying out responsibilities with full capacity. He also said that allocated funds should be fully and correctly utilised with transparency. Read more

Minimum support price for wheat be raised to Rs 1600 per quintal

Districts with over 25 percent tribal population be treated on par with special category states

CM Mr Chouhan at national development council meeting

Bhopal, October 23, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while addressing the 56th meeting of the National Development Council (NDC) chaired by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to finalize the 12th Five Year Plan here today raised various important issues bearing on Madhya Pradesh and made a number of suggestions to give new direction and dimension to development of the state and the country. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, October 24, 2011

Shivraj Singh Chouhan thinks about welfare of every section of society and launches various innovative schemes for them. Latest in the series is Mukhyamantri Nikah Yojna, which is being hailed by cross sections of Muslims in Madhya Pradesh, reports SMS News & Features. Actually, Muslim couples were also married off during the functions under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna. Read more

Energy department makes large-scale arrangements

Faults to be repaired without shutting down line

Bhopal, October 24, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Energy Department has made large-scale arrangements for ensuring smooth power supply on the occasion of festival of light Diwali. The Power Distribution Companies have assessed that the power demand on October 26 will be 8600 MW for which all the preparations have been made. If any fault occurs on Diwali day, it will be repaired without shutting down the line. Contingents for repairs have also been constituted who will remain deployed 24-hours. Under these efforts, power banking, short-term power purchase and drawl from Central Grid are being arranged. Read more

To commence from November 1

A total of 5.65 metric tonnes to be procured

Bhopal, October 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The preparations for procurement of paddy and coarse cereals on support pricing during kharif season 2011-12 are in the last stage. The three-month procurement will commence from November 1, 2011 and end on January 31, 2012. A target has been fixed for procurement of a total of five lakh 65 thousand metric tonnes of paddy and coarse cereals like jwar, bajra and maize. Read more

Bhopal, October 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher Education and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma welcomed villagers at a function at remote village Tinasyai in Vidisha district and also garlanded elderly persons besides tying turbans to their heads. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the State Government is conducting several schemes for the welfare of villages, poor persons and farmers. Read more

Convention of doctors’ associations to be held under Beti Bachao Abhiyan

Bhopal, October 24, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that awareness will bring about change in people’s mindset about daughters. Daughters are not inferior in any respect. Mr Chouhan was talking to representatives of various doctors’ associations of Bhopal who called on him here today. Read more

Resolve leads to victory: Mrs Chitnis

Bhopal, October 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis has said that resolve helps us score victory over challenges. She said that sports help develop organizational skills and discipline among youths. For this purpose, various sports competitions and sportspersons should be promoted. Read more

Rules to be framed for systematic conduction of rural tap water schemes

Bhopal, October 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that cooperative movement should run smoothly and everyone should get its benefit. Stern action should be taken against those committing any kind of irregularity in it. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was reviewing Cooperatives Department here today. Read more

Bhopal, October 25, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Salkanpur today where he performed pooja of Maa Vijayasen Devi with her wife and sought the deity’s blessings for public welfare and daughters’ progress. The Chief Minister has urged residents of the state to light at least one lamp for the prosperity of daughters on the pious occasion of Deepawali. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that he has lighted two lamps today at Maa Vijayasen Dham. One of them is for the state’s development and public welfare and another one for daughters’ prosperity. Read more

Number of tigers rises in state; Ratapani has 16 big cats

Review of forest department

Bhopal, October 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Now, Mahua flower, Mahua gulli, chironji and achar guthli will also be procured on support price in Madhya Pradesh. This decision was taken during review of Forest Department by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Read more

Two MoUs signed for investment worth Rs 1638 crore

Bhopal, October 25, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): In the presence of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, two MoUs for investment of Rs. 1638 crore in Madhya Pradesh were signed today. The first MoU of Rs. 1500 crore was signed between Kalyani Forge Limited and TRIFAC while another one of Rs. 138 crore was inked between Kesar Multi-logistics Limited and State Agriculture Marketing Board. Read more

Rs 9.38 crore sanctioned for post-harvesting management

Various works to be undertaken

Bhopal, October 26, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Union Government has approved annual action plan of the state under National Horticulture Missions and sanctioned a grant worth Rs. 9 crore 38 lakh 66 thousand for post-harvesting management. The sanction was given at the empowered committee meeting held at New Delhi on October 20. Under post-harvesting management, tissue culture lab, bio-pesticide & bio-control lab and cold storage will be established. Read more

New experiment in Balghat district

Greeting message also to be broadcast

Bhopal, October 26, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The wave of protection to daughters sweeping across the state, has intensified further. All the districts in the state are undertaking experiments as per local conditions and situations to further popularise the campaign. Latest in the series is Balaghat district administration’s decision to send greeting card to the parent begetting girl child in hospital. Not only this, but the birth of girl children will be broadcast weekly from FM Radio of Balaghat Akashwani. Paths and ways of treading them may be different, but the purpose is the same and that is protection of daughters. Read more

Bhumi poojan of ROB on November 2

Models of old railway engine and Bhopal station to be set up on Bhojpal Tal banks

Bhopal, October 26, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Habibganj will be made best railway station of the country by spending Rs. 50 crore on its development and expansion. Bhumi poojan of Habibganj railway over-bridge will be performed on November 2, 2011. The Railways will soon set up models of an old railway engine and old railway station of Bhopal. Read more

Foundation day function preparations at Lal Parade ground

Bhopal, October 26, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma undertook a high-level review of preparations for Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day celebrations at Lal Parade Ground here today. Read more

Bhopal, October 26, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has greeted residents of the state on the pious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has said that he wishes that the blessings of Devi Laxmi remain with people of the entire state. Read more

Bhopal, October 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Mayor Krishna Gaur along with BMC chairman Kailash Mishra on Tuesday reviewed the development work of BRTS corridor and other ongoing development works at different areas of the State capital. She also instructed to timely complete the work by ensuring quality. Gaur reviewed the electric poles development at BRTS corridor there. During her visit, she took detailed information by the officials concerned in development of corridor. Read more

Bhopal, October 27, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five persons who allegedly helping Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives. Two of the five arrested men are RTO agents in Bhopal while the other three are from Lucknow. ATS officials suspect that SIMI and IM extremists had got their fake driving licence from help of these agents. Read more

Bhopal, October 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The city of lakes is set to get a new Nawab. Bollywood actor Safi Ali Khan would be crowned the new Nawab of Bhopal, said his sister Saba here on Monday. The official coronation ceremony, according to the family tradition, could be carried out any day after the end of the forty-day mourning period for Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who died on September 22. Saif will, however, just get the title. Read more

Bhopal, October 27, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): State government has announced several public welfare schemes and policies that have won accolades for it. The truth, however, is that the centre is going to pay for most of these polices while the government of Shivraj Singh Chouhan stands to save around Rs 95 crore annually. The state government recently raised the pension and lowered the bar for pensioners from 65 years to 60 bringing around 5 lakh 23 thousand senior citizens under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) under the pension bar. Read more

Record 1519 million units of power supplied on Deepawali

Bhopal, October 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): With skilful management and untiring efforts, companies of Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board flooded entire state with lights on the night of Deepwali. Setting a record in 56 years of Madhya Pradesh’s history, 1519 million units of power were supplied on Deepawali on October 26. The peak demand of the day of 7925 megawatt power was met at 7.09 pm. Read more

Bhopal, October 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): On the occasion of Deepawali on October 26, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Raj Bhawan and extended greetings and best wishes to Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav. Mr Yadav also greeted the Chief Minister and wished for his health and long life, state’s progress and prosperity of state’s residents. Read more

People’s representatives, officers extend greetings

Bhopal, October 28, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): People’s representatives and officers continued to extend greetings to Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence. Mr Chouhan also greeted the visitors. Those who greeted Chief Minister Mr Chouhan included Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh, Chairman of Minerals Development Corporation Mr Rameshwar Sharma, Chairman of State Poultry Development Corporation Mr Shaitan Singh Pal. Read more

Simultaneous work on 504 projects

Water sector restructuring project becomes means

Bhopal, October 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Besides renewed efforts for expansion of irrigation facilities in the state, work has also been started to renovate those dams and canals, which had been built long ago and had become dilapidated. In this connection, simultaneous work is continuing on 504 projects in 30 districts. The works are being undertaken through Water Sector Restructuring Project with the assistance of Rs. one thousand 919 crore from the World Bank. Read more

First Korku community radio station of state to go on air on November 1

Bhopal, October 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The first Korku Community Radio station of Madhya Pradesh will go on air at Khalwa in Khandwa district. It will be run and broadcast by the tribal community in Korku dialect. The radio station has been set up by Vanya of Tribal Welfare Department. Vanya’s Managing Director Mr Shriram Tiwari informed that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Mrs Sushma Swaraj will be the chief guest at the inaugural function of the community radio station at Khalwa on November 1, 2011 while Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah will be the guest of honour and Minister of State for Woman and Child Development Mrs Ranjana Baghel will be special guest. Read more

Bhopal, October 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma honoured gymnastics champion student Mr Satyam Rathore. Mr Sharma wished for his bright future. Satyam Rathore is a student of class 8. He has won several medals at district, division and state levels.

Attractive fireworks to be displayed by Morani Group: Culture Minister

Stage to be akin to Maheshwar temples

Bhopal, October 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Invitation cards of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day’s state-level function will be sent on behalf of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan to every household of Bhopal. Read more

All organisations’ cooperation necessary in Foundation Day function: Mr Sharma

Bhopal, October 29, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Voluntary organisations will decorate city’s crossings on the occasion of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day on November 1. While talking to representatives of voluntary organisations at Lal Parade Ground, Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma urged them to cooperate in tastefully decorating city’s crossing and sending invitations of the function to every households of Bhopal. Read more

Likely to exceed 10 percent by plan end

Three fold development likely compared to IX plan

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Keeping up the tempo of development by posting one creditable achievement after another, Madhya Pradesh has already achieved the targeted growth on annual basis of more than 9 percent in last three years at constant prices (base 2004-05) and is expected that during XIth five year plan period the state’s annual GSDP growth shall be 10.06 percent as against the target of 7.6 percent per annum at constant prices by close of the concluding year of the plan in 2012. Read more

Beti Bachao Abhiyan to be run with public participation from state to village gram panchayat levels

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has decided to celebrate Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day on November 1 as ‘Madhya Pradesh Day’. From November 1 to 30, various programmes will be held at state, district, development block, Nagar Panchayat and Gram Panchayat levels. On November 1, government buildings will be tastefully illuminated at Bhopal and all the district headquarters. Painting, essay and debate competitions will also be held on the occasion besides cultural programmes. Read more

Reservation facility available at 16 places

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Under Jungle Sarai (Wilderness Camp) Project, the Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board will organise camping arrangements from November 1, 2011 with a view to connecting nature-lovers with forest areas. Under the project, the facility for reservation of Forest Rest Houses/Inspection Huts will be available at the local offices of the Forest Department as well as on MP Online portal whose link will be available at the Board’s www.mpecotourism.org. Read more

Special dialogue with doctors in context of Beti Bachao Abhiyan

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will meet doctors in connection with Beti Bachao Abhiyan on October 30. The programme of special dialogue with doctors has been organised at the CM House at 10.30 am. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan will hold talks with doctors in the special context of Beti Bachao Abhiyan. At the meeting, discussions will be held on doctors’ social responsibility and their cooperation in the campaign. Read more

Union tourism minister hails tourism development in state

Dr. Mohan Yadav and Mr Pankaj Rag received award from Mr Sahai

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh has been honoured with ‘Best Tourism Award’. The award was given away by Union Tourism Minister Mr Subodhkhant Sahai to Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation’s Chairman Dr. Mohan Yadav and Managing Director Mr Pankaj Rag at a prestigious function at New Delhi on Friday. Read more

Urban Administration Minister Mr Gaur instructs

Bhopal, October 30, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Announcements made by the Chief Minister should be implemented on priority. Instructions to this effect were given by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a review meeting of Urban Administration & Development and Bhopal Gas Relief & Rehabilitaiton departments here today. Read more

Union government puts seal of approval

Advises all states to adopt; reason is go-ahead for mineral to capable applicant

Bhopal, October 31, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Quality-based Mineral Policy 2010 of Madhya Pradesh is now reverberating in the entire country. What most important is that the Union Government has not only put its seal of approval on the policy, but has also advised other states to emulate it. The provision of the state’s policy, which has drawn encomiums, is that in case of more than one application for Mineral from the lower place, approval should be given to the applicant who has required capacity and capability as the special reason. Read more

Bhopal, October 31, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan enquired about the health of Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah at Narmada Hospital today. Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma also visited Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Shah at the hospital. The vehicle of Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah had met with an accident at Amlah Barrier near Ashta while coming to Bhopal from Indore on Saturday. Kunwar Vijay Shah was admitted to Narmada Hospital on late Saturday night due to internal injury in the foot.

Foundation day preparations in last stage

Culture Minister Mr Sharma reviews rehearsal and preparations

Bhopal, October 31, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Preparations are in the last stage for a grand cultural programme to be held on November 1 to mark Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day. Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma inspected a rehearsal by about 800 artistes on the premises of Rotary Club here today. Read more

Sardar Patel’s statue unveiled on premises of Satna district hospital

Bhopal, October 31, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has said that Iron Man Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the leader of masses of entire India. Everyone should take a resolve for construction of India of Sardar Patel’s ideals. The Chief Minister was addressing a function held at Town Hall in Satna on the occasion of unveiling of a statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on the premises of Satna District Hospital on Sunday. Read more

The campaign will change scenario of census 2021

Bhopal, October 31, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the problem of depleting daughters’ ratio in society cannot be solved by enacting laws, but mindset will have to be changed for it. Doctors should become an effective link in the success of this work. Read more

To commence from November 1

Mrs Sushma Swaraj to be chief guest at function at Khalwa

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The first Korku Community Radio station of Madhya Pradesh will go on air at Khalwa in Khandwa district on Madhya Pradesh foundation day on November 1. The radio station set up by Vanya of Tribal Welfare Department will be run and broadcast by the tribal community in Korku dialect. Vanya’s Managing Director Mr Shriram Tiwari informed that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Mrs Sushma Swaraj will be the chief guest at the inaugural function of the community radio station at Khalwa on November 1, 2011. Read more

Divisional commissioners empowered to sanction assistance fund

Decision at meeting of Rajya Bimari Sahayata Nidhi managing committee

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Stern action should be taken against a private hospital for demanding more money from a patient’s relatives than the amount sanctioned for his treatment from Rajya Bimari Sahayata Nidhi. Read more

Decades old laws, rules to be amended

Preparations to table bill in winter session of Vidhan Sabha

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The first and important exercise to systematise urban development in Madhya Pradesh began here today. The State Government has shown its intention to involving everyone in this work by organising a workshop-cum-discussion and holding open talks with various bodies linked with sector. Read more

Grand function to mark Madhya Pradesh foundation day

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Bhopal city and Lal Parade Ground will bear witness to several grand programmes on the occasion of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day on November 1. The entire ground will be flooded by lights and attractive hues of fireworks. Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma while reviewing function’s preparations has undertaken every effort to organise it on a grand scale. The function will commence at 6 pm with Madhya Pradesh Gaan followed by presentation of traditional dances. Read more

Serial killer Shivhare’s arrest rare example of community policing

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The arrest of serial killer Sarman Shivhare in Satna city is a rare and fresh example of community policing. The notorious criminal would not have been caught had brave citizens of the city not come forward voluntarily. Read more

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan garlands statue of late Mr Patel

Bhopal, November 01, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that if any single person can be given credit of present shape of India, he is none other than Iron Man Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. His birth anniversary will be celebrated with full enthusiasm in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Rs 53.09 crore recovered; 32 thousand cases presented in special courts

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In all, four lakh 66 thousand 254 high-tension and low-tension consumers’ electricity connections have been checked by the month of September during the year 2011-12 by teams of Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board. Irregularities or theft were detected in 97 thousand 570 connections. In these cases, revenue worth Rs. 53 crore 9 lakh 72 thousand was recovered. During the period, 32 thousand 176 cases of power theft or irregularities were also presented in courts. Read more

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur attended a function held during Chhath Puja Mahotsav here today. They offered Ardhya to Sun and extended greetings to devotees at the function held at Sheetal Das Ki Bagiya. Read more

Mr Chouhan inaugurates state-level marathon and adventure sports

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that discrimination between sons and daughters will not be tolerated. Daughters are boon and not burden. The government is chalking out a scheme for taking care of parents who have only daughters. Read more

To get lump sum amount of 3,371 crore for development works in two years

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Under Integrated Action Plan Budget Distribution System, state’s 23 thousand Gram Panchayats will be provided lump sum amount of Rs. 3,371 crore for development works. The allocations for the years 2011-12 and 2012-13 will be given to Gram Panchayats in lump sum. Read more

Agrawal commission’s recommendations to be implemented from November 1

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan announces

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Giving a gift to officers and employees of Madhya Pradesh on state’s Foundation Day, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Agrawal Commission’s recommendations for removing pay disparities will be implemented with effect from November 1. Read more

Madhya Pradesh day to be celebrated every year

All citizens of state should discharge their duties honestly: CM

Colourful function of Madhya Pradesh foundation day

Bhopal, November 02, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that political consensus is necessary for development. Besides, government and society should also work in tandem. He said that due to works undertaken during last few years, the state has come in the first row of journey of development. Read more

Value addition of minerals to be undertaken in Katni and Jabalpur: Mr Shukla

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Development (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has said that facilities will be made available to mining industrialists in the state. Besides, State Government’s attention will also be drawn towards the suggestions mooted by them. Read more

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan instructs for planned rehabilitation

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): So far, an amount of Rs. 578 crore 83 lakh has been distributed among the heirs in 36 thousand 948 cases of Bhopal gas tragedy. Commissioner Relief is distributing ex gratia amounts in rest of 11 thousand 776 cases. Read more

Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta instructs

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Commando training will be imparted to newly recruited Deputy Superintendents of Police, Sub-Inspectors and Constables. At a meeting at Mantralaya today, Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta instructed to link commando training with regular training. Read more

Habibganj railway over bridge foundation laid

Gift of women’s special buses

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that no hurdle will be allowed to come in the path of Bhopal’s development. All necessary resources will be made available for it. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was addressing a function held for laying Habibganj railway overbridge’s foundation stone here today. Read more

Construct buildings of Anganwadis within time-limit

Review of woman and child development department

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed for construction of anganwadi buildings within time-limit and monthly review of running of Anganwadi centres. He instructed to strengthen arrangements for distribution of special nutritious diet so that watch can be maintained on every child’s nutrition level and health. Read more

7500 houses to be built

There should be actual utilisation of budget

CM Mr Chouhan instructs at home department’s review

Bhopal, November 03, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): As many as seven thousand five hundred houses will be built at a cost of Rs. 292 crore for housing arrangements of police. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that budget should not be considered as utilised only with release of allocation. Read more

Preparations for Satpura adventure sports festival-2011 in final stage

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Satpura Adventure Sports Festival-2011 will be organised from November 5 to 11 with view to giving an identity to Tamia and Patalkot in Chhindwara district on the world tourism map and attracting tourists. Colourful cultural programmes will also be held everyday during the period. The six-day adventure sports are being organised by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, district administration and District Olympic Association. Read more

GPS system to be fitted on vehicles

Paddy exempted from Mandi Tax

Complete issuance of bar-coded food coupons within time-limit

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that there should be no black-marketing of ration for the poor anywhere in the state. G.P.S. system should be fitted on vehicles of public distribution system and the work of issuing bar-coded Food Coupons for Antyodaya and BPL ration cards should be accelerated. Read more

Ensure proper arrangements for supply of fertilisers

CM Mr Chouhan reviews agriculture department

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Agriculture growth rate will be over nine percent in the state during 11th Five-Year Plan. This information was given at a meeting where Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Agriculture Department. Agriculture Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria, Minister of State for Agriculture Mr Brijendra Pratap Singh and Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish were also present on the occasion. Read more

Better reference for cooperative societies in cooperative’s manual

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives and Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen released Cooperatives Manual here today. It has been published by Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Federation. Federation’s Chairman Mr Arun Singh Tomar and Managing Director Mr Girish Tamhane were present on the occasion. Read more

F armers should feel satisfied with improvement in power supply

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that power supply situation should be more improved. Necessary initiatives should be undertaken to ensure that farmers and consumers feel satisfied with the efforts carried out in this direction. Mr Chouhan was reviewing Energy Department here today. Read more

VYAPAM should accelerate recruitment process: CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to accelerate appointment process to fill various posts through Professional Education Board. He was reviewing Technical Education Department here today. Read more

Cabinet decisions

District trade & industries centres to be set up in 12 newly constituted districts

Bhopal, November 04, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to conduct online exam for selection of patwaris. At present, 2,790 posts of patwari are vacant. Exam and all other procedures for filling these posts will be conducted online. Read more

Ministers, many people’s representatives to attend function

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Satpura Adventure Sports Festival-2011 will get underway with colourful cultural programmes at 3 pm at Patalkot (Bijadhana) in Chhindwara district on November 5. All necessary preparations for the festival have been completed. Various adventure sports and cultural programmes will be organised in the sports festival organised from November 5 to 11 by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, District Administration and District Olympic Association. Read more

Hostel day observed in Tikamgarh girl’s hostel

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Scheduled Caste Welfare Mr Harishankar Khatik has said that world’s glory and society’s existence depends on daughters. Mr Khatik was addressing a function held at Government Excellence Girls Hostel at Tikamgarh recently on the occasion of Hostel Day. Mr Khatik said that Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched Beti Bachao Abhiyan with a view of ending imbalance in the number of men and women in society. He appealed to the masses to take part in this campaign. Read more

School children’s essay and poster competitions

Will be held from November 14

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Total conducive atmosphere is being created among school children with a view to protecting consumers’ interests in the state. For this purpose, a series of essay and poster competitions will commence in the state’s schools from November 14. Date-wise programme has also been declared for state-level prizes.  Read more

3.26 lakh applications moved in 6 months

2.81 lakh applicants take benefit

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): People are growingly coming forward to avail government services in Madhya Pradesh, which has been prompt and leading in implementing Citizen’s Charter. With a view to making public service management more effective, the State Government has made available additional online service as well. In the wake of increasing inclination of people towards this service, a total of three lakh 26 thousand 885 online applications were received by various government departments during the last six months. Read more

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that work will be started to replace old unit of Satpura thermal power plant in Sarni by a new 660 MW unit. He said work is going on at a rapid pace for generating 500 MW additional power at Satpura thermal power plant by next year. Read more

Rs 2800 crore more spent than last fiscal

MP among three leading states of country in growth rate: CM

No mercy on those committing irregularities

Ministers, officers should undertake surprise checks

Bhopal, November 05, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to ensure utilisation of budget at ground level. Expressing happiness over expenditure of Rs. 2800 more than the last financial year during the same period, he congratulated Ministers and officers. Read more

Bhopal, November 06, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): “Vigilance Workshop” was organized the other day as a part of the Vigilance awareness week at BHEL, Bhopal. Executive Director BHEL Bhopal, SS Gupta was the Chief Guest on this occasion. DIG, CBI was present as Hon. guest speaker .GM (P&D,IT) Dheeman Sen, GM(HR) Girish Shrivastava, GM(MM) Pradeep Singhal, GM(FIN) R Krishnamurthy, GM(SCR) J Minz and GM (Switchgear Engg. & MM) DK Thakur were also present on this occasion. The programme was attended by 50 participants from different divisions. Read more

Drive for intensive checking of electricity connections in urban areas

Over Rs 20 crore recovered

Bhopal, November 06, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A drive is going on for intensive checking of electricity connections in 83 urban areas of the state. As many as one lakh 82 thousand 841 connections have been checked during the last five months in the drive launched by Power Distribution Companies under R-APDRP. During the checking, power theft was detected in 37 thousand 25 connections and fines to the tune of Rs. 20 crore 14 lakh 78 thousand were recovered from the erring consumers. Read more

District-level training from November 8

Bhopal, November 06, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish reviewed preparations of government departments for ensuing Vidhan Sabha session at Mantralaya here today. The Chief Secretary sought department-wise information about answers which are sent to Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. He instructed Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of departments to ensure dispatch of all the Vidhan Sabha questions’ answers within time-limit. Read more

Chief Minister announces at Raun

Bhopal, November 06, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): During Beti Bachao Jan-Jagriti Yatra, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced at Raun today to construct a bridge over Sindh river between Indurkhi and Arokhar and declare Raun as Municipality. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan undertakes Beti Bachao mass campaign journey in Bhind

Deputy Leader of opposition Mr Rakesh Choudhary was also present

Bhopal, November 06, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that training of judo-karate and employment-oriented education will be imparted to girls from primary level in the state. It will enable daughters to defend themselves and become self-dependent. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, November 6, 2011

Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the only Chief Minister in the country, who keeps thinking about novel ways to tackle various social ills and launching schemes after schemes for removing them. Beti Bachao Abhiyan is latest in the series, reports SMS News & Features. The skewed sex ratio in several districts of Madhya Pradesh prompted ruling BJP government headed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch the ‘Beti Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Girl Child campaign) to raise awareness and address this nagging issue which may pose social and demographic problems in the state. Read more

Minister Mr Gaur at late Balgovind Shadilya memorial cricket tournament

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur inaugurated five-day late Balgovind Shadilya Maharaj Memorial Cricket Tournament here today. The tournament is being held at Old Campion ground by Karunadham Ashram, Nehru Nagar. Read more

Administrative building of MVM college to be constructed

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan at concluding function of silver jubilee

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that an administrative building will be constructed for Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya. Scheme can also be amended in view of development requirements of the college. He said that revival of the scheme for constructing hostels affiliated to the college will also be considered. Read more

Fully equipped TT Nagar police station building inaugurated

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said police administration will be made more capable. Modern facilities will be increased in police stations for enhancing working capacity of police. Process is also being undertaken to increase the number of police personnel. Read more

Protection of culture and artistes government’s responsibility: Mr Sharma

Governor inaugurates all-India Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that Ujjain and Kalidas are each other’s identity. Ujjain is inconceivable without Kalidas. Kalidas has given an unparalleled identity to Sanskrit at world level. The Governor was addressing a function after inaugurating all-India Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain today. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan gives away prizes to winners of divisional level cricket competition

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that there are unlimited possibilities in the sports arena. Such players should come forward in the state that brighten Madhya Pradesh’s name on international level. Read more

Bhopal, November 07, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings and best wishes to the residents of the state on the occasion of Id-uz-Zuha. In his message, Mr Chouhan has said that festival of Id-uz-Zuha symbolises sacrifice and devotion and inspires to strengthen feelings of brotherhood, love and philanthropy in society. Mr Chouhan has appealed to observe Id-uz-Zuha with traditional fervour. Minorities Welfare Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi has extended greetings and best wishes to the residents of the state on the occasion of Id-uz-Zuha. Read more

Amendment in both agencies work

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has effected a minor change in regions for procurement of paddy on support price during kharif marketing year 2011-2. This work has been distributed between two agencies – State Civil Supplies Corporation and State Cooperating Marketing Federation. As per amended works, Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation will procure paddy in all the districts of Sagar, Rewa and Shahdol divisions and Seoni, Katni, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara and Mandla districts. Read more

Chief Minister attends executive committee meeting of Yadav Mahasabha

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government is common man’s government. The government will spare no effort for the welfare of backward persons. The government has chalked out various schemes and programmes for development in the state. Read more

Technical and scientific know-how exchange programme in agriculture with Holland agriculture university

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): To increase the state agriculture products and production in Madhya Pradesh, Agriculture University of Holland (Netherlands) has agreed to impart technical and scientific support to the state and an understanding was reached in this regard between state agriculture department and Holland agriculture university at the meeting held. Read more

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav was welcomed and honoured by Rashtriya Yadav Mahasabha at Raj Bhawan here today. About 150 Rashtriya Yadav Mahasabha members from various states were present on the occasion. Read more

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): At a brief function at Raj Bhavan here today, representatives of Scouts & guides pinned a flag to Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav on the occasion of organisation’s foundation day. Governor Mr Yadav also presented a token amount to representatives of the organisation. Read more

Will always make efforts for Meena Samaj’s honour and pride

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan attends Mahila Sammelan

Bhopal, November 08, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that he will continue to make efforts for honour and pride of Meena Samaj. He will also apprise the Union Government of the community’s demands. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said this at first state-level women’s convention of Meena Samaj at local Gandhi Bhawan today. Read more

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that employees of primary service cooperative societies, LAMPS, Tribal Service Cooperative Societies and other cooperative societies will now get double salaries. Instructions have been given to Registrar Cooperative Societies to revise and double salaries of cooperative institutions. Mr Bisen gave this information while appealing to PAKS employees in Balaghat to call off their proposed strike. Read more

Minister Mr Gaur inaugurates All-India mayor council’s 43rd conference

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur inaugurated 43rd annual conference of All-India Mayors’ Council at Indore today. Mr Gaur said that planned work has to be undertaken to provide all the facilities to people coming to cities from villages. Read more

Results of exams to be ensured by June 30: Mr Sharma

Meeting of higher education department advisory committee held

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that assessment report of B.Ed. colleges will be released soon. Addressing a meeting of Higher Education Department’s advisory committee, he said that the State Government has undertaken assessment of all the Central Government-recognised B.Ed. Colleges in view of complaints about violation of recognition conditions. Read more

Announces Rs 25 lakh for Barkatullah university stadium construction

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has announced to give Rs. 25 lakh for the construction of a stadium on the sports premises of Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Mr Sharma made this announcement while inaugurating Western Region Inter-University Kabaddi Competition today. Read more

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that Scouts & Guides’ identity lies in marching ahead on difficult terrains under adverse conditions. He was addressing a delegation of Scouts & Guides of Maruti Academy, Ratlam at Raj Bhawan today. Read more

Bhopal, November 09, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings to former Deputy Prime Minister Mr Lalkrishna Advani on his 85th birthday and wished him healthy and long life. At the release function of special issue of Swadesh newspaper on Mr Advani’s birthday, Mr Chouhan said that Mr Advani is an able administrator and thinker and possesses a personality full of humane sensitivities. Read more

Asked Yadav community to draw inspiration from other ones, says Mr Gaur

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has said that he had not commented against any particular community while addressing a Yadav community function at Bhopal on Monday. Mr Gaur informed that he had said that despite being less in number, the Sikh community has carved out its identity through bravery, hard work and organizational skills. Read more

Districts with less number of applications should accelerate pace

Spot inspections also being done

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Process is on for receiving applications for adding names to voters’ lists in the state. Their number has reached 12 lakh 75 thousand today. Constant review with collectors is being undertaken by Chief Election Officer Mr Jaideep Govind through videoconferencing. Districts having received less number of applications have been asked to accelerate pace of work. Read more

General council meetings of Jabalpur and Sagar engineering colleges held

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has instructed to formulate a policy for providing M.E., M. Tech. and PhD degrees to teachers working in autonomous engineering colleges and polytechnics in the state under quality improvement programme. Mr Sharma was addressing general council meetings of Autonomous Engineering College, Jabalpur and Sagar. Principal Secretary Technical Education Mr Sanjay Singh and other officers were also present in the meeting. Read more

Public services guarantee system to be online

Reconstruction of MP on with cooperation of officers

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that officers should have a pragmatic approach and instead of trying to paint a rosy picture should make a realistic assessment of things. He said that the system of providing public services within time limit under Public Services Delivery Guarantee Act would be online. Read more

Urges for 10-11 rakes per day for transportation of fertilisers to the state

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today met the Union Railway Minister Mr Dinesh Trivedi and urged him to provide 10-11 rakes per day for transportation of various types of fertilisers to the state for the ongoing Rabi crops season, at present only 4 to 5 rakes are being made available per day for this purpose. Read more

Bhopal, November 10, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings and well wishes to residents of the state on the pious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Extending the greetings, he has wished for state’s prosperity, progress and development. Read more

Six godowns of warehousing corporation raided; branch manager suspended

Instructions for intensive inspections throughout state

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain conducted simultaneous raids on about half a dozen godowns of Warehousing Corporation at Pipariya in Hoshangabad district today. Some quantities of wheat stored in these godowns were found rotten. Corporation’s branch manager has been suspended with immediate effect over negligence in safety of stored food grains. Show-cause notices have also been issued to senior scientist of corporation’s headquarters and regional manager asking to them to reply within seven days. Read more

Eight BLOs suspended in Indore district

13.33 applications received for addition of names

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Under the campaign to systematise voters’ lists in the state, so far 13 lakh 33 lakh applications have been received for addition of names in electoral rolls by the Thursday morning. The campaign will continue till November 15. In view of Election Commission’s tough instance, all the districts have been asked to expedite the process. Read more

Over 3.38 lakh power connections for agriculture works

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Temporary electricity connections have been provided by the three power distribution companies of Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Supply Board to three lakh 38 thousand 164 farmers for running irrigation pumps and thrashers till the month of October during the current year 2011-12 in Madhya Pradesh. Through these temporary connections, the power distribution companies have received revenue to the tune of Rs. 146 crore two lakh 81 thousand. Read more

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered obeisance at Hamidia Road Gurudwara on the occasion of Prakashotsav. Sant Gyani Dilip Singh Ji honourd Chief Minister Mr Chouhan by offering him shawl and saropa. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh, Chairman of Civil Supplies Corporation Mr Ramesh Sharma Guttu Bhaiya, Fr. Anand Mutungal, former MLA Mr P.C. Sharma, Sardar Kuldip Singh and large number of devotees were present on the occasion

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): After meeting malaria-affected families at village Chauphal in Sidhi district, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited village Padari where he interacted with members of about a dozen affected families including those of Alavbela Baiga and Lalman Singh and consoled them. Read more

Kin of deceased to be given Rs 10 thousand each

CM Mr Chouhan interacts with malaria-affected people in Sidhi district

Bhopal, November 11, 2011 (Muslin Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan met malaria-affected families of village Chauphal Pawai in Gopad Banas tehsil of Sidhi district. He said that the government stands by common people in this time of crisis. Every possible assistance will be made available to dependents of deceased. Read more

Mr Sharma at Chitrakoot Ram Darshan Mahotsav

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that Chitrakoot and Ram Darshan are sources of inspiration of service to society and nation. He said that key to harmonious behaviour and self-dependence is enshrined in the pious soil of Chitrakoot. Read more

Urban development agency offices to be strengthened

Decisions taken at meeting of state urban development agency

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur chaired the 11th meeting of State Urban Development Agency here today. The meeting decided that District Urban Development Agencies (DUDA) will be strengthened for making available information about beneficiary-oriented schemes being run for people’s welfare. Read more

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that sports are a means to keep human beings healthy. Every player should play good game by imbibing the spirit to win the competition. He said that sports develop team spirit through which any target can be achieved with ease. Read more

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan makes announcements

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): During his stay at Anuppur district, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced opening of a college at Jaithari tehsil headquarters from the next session. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan also undertook a surprise inspection of Middle School at Paraswar where he enquired students about distribution of books, midday meals, uniforms and cycles. Read more

Undertakes surprise inspection of Pachagaon tribal Baiga hostel

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): During his visit to Shahdol district today, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid a surprise visit to village Kelmania in Sohagpur development block, interacted with villagers and enquired about various welfare schemes and programmes of the State Government. Read more

Campaign to be launched for constructing and repairing roads

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan reviews development works in Anuppur

Bhopal, November 12, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister, Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan made his government’s intention clear at Anuppur today that fund crunch will not be allowed to impede construction of roads. Works of constructing, maintaining and repairing roads will be undertaken by launching a special campaign. Read more

Enquiry ordered into technical snags in thermal power plants after maintenance works

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): An enquiry has been ordered into technical snags being witnessed in thermal power plants of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company despite maintenance works. For this, a two-member committee has been constituted. The committee will submit its reports within 15 days. After assuming charge, CMD of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd. Mr Vijendra Nanavati has ordered for constitution of this two-member committee for undertaking enquiry. The committee comprises Superintending Engineers Mr M.K. Majumdar and Mr Prakash Chaturvedi. Read more

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A tigress has been sent from Kanha National Park to Panna National Park today. The tigress has been sent through road route under the supervision of wildlife doctors and officers of Kanha National Park management. Read more

Work accomplished in Harda and Hoshangabad

Second round of registration in Burhanpur from November 14

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Registration for Unique Identity Number (UID) has been accomplished in Harda and Hoshangabad districts. A total of 30 lakh 89 thousand 525 persons have been registered in this connection in six districts including these two districts so far. The second round of registration is going to be started in Burhanpur district from November 14. Read more

Tusser revolution in Madhya Pradesh

Earn record average income of Rs 25 thousand each

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Within just one year of entering the field of non-conventional tusser production, Madhya Pradesh stands among leading states in the sector like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. In the first year 2010-11 itself, beneficiaries produced 192 lakh tusser cocoon against the target of 150 lakh. Read more

Home Minister performs bhumi pujan of Bishankheri-Bilkheri Road

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta performed bhumi pujan of Bishankheri-Bilkheri Road today. A sum of Rs. two crore 39 lakh 17 thousand has been sanctioned for the road’s construction.  Mr Gupta instructed officers to complete the construction work in time and give special attention to quality. Read more

Interacts with people in Shahdol, Umaria, Sidhi and Anuppur

Bhopal, November 13, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan undertook surprise visits to Umaria, Shahdol, Sidhi and Anuppur districts. Initially his programme was to visit Sidhi district for a day, but later he extended the itinerary to three days. Read more

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): 1978 Batch senior IAS officer R Parshuram turned out to be the only IAS officers from Madhya Pradesh who managed to be empanelled as Secretary in Union Government. With this, the senior officer is likely to accept a Government of India assignment in coming days. According to sources, Parshuram has not shown his interest in GoI deputation till date and is being groomed as the next chief secretary. He is currently commissioner Agriculture Production, Agriculture Welfare and Agriculture Development. Read more

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Doctors’ role is vital in the implementation of PCP&DT Act. The Act provides for punishment to those conducting and demanding girl’s sex determination test. Strict action will be taken against the sonography centres and radiologists as well as those who indulge in this practice. Read more

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Principal secretary level senior IAS Aruna Sharma has been unanimously declared president of the IAS Association after election held on Thursday. Presently posted as PS Panchayat and Rural Development, she recently returned from deputation after controversy as DG DD New Delhi. Sharma has been accused of irregularities in leasing of broadcasting rights to a private channel during the recently concluded Common Wealth Games. Read more

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Finance Minister Mr Raghavji has said that Madhya Pradesh’s budget has gone up to Rs. 70 thousand crore this year. Besides, Rs. 27 thousand crore is being spent on other works. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, November 14, 2011

BJP government led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is undertaking excellent works. This fact has been accepted time and again the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre. But due to some ulterior motives, State Congress leaders have resorted to levelling baseless charges against Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has rightly rebutted these charges recently, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Will express views on new role of states in development

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will take part in India Economic Summit-2011 at Mumbai on November 14 and express views on the new role of states as catalyst of development. The Chief Minister will also hold talks with heads of industrial houses and executives of world-level companies taking part in the summit on new models of economic development and development potential in the state. Mr Chouhan will also meet World Economic Forum Chairman Prof. Klaus Schwab. Read more

Gita to be included in course

Chief Minister at silver jubilee function of Vidya Bharti

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Human values must be included in education. Gita will be included in course. Control over commercialisation tendency in educational system is necessary. These views were expressed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the Silver Jubilee function of Vidya Bharti institution at Indore today. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at convention of children with diabetes

Bhopal, November 14, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that diabetes is a challenge as well as an opportunity to restrain life. He said that there is no need to be afraid of diabetes. What is necessary is caution in lifestyle, food habits and daily routines. Read more

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Animal Husbandry Minister  Mr Ajay Vishnoi has said that the State Government intends to deliver benefits of various to people at home so that they may not have to wander about for the same. Mr Vishnoi was addressing block-level Antyodaya Mela at Patan in Jabalpur district recently. Assistance amount worth Rs. two crore 74 lakh was distributed among 7363 beneficiaries at the Mela under various schemes. Read more

Chief secretary holds talks with D J S  Samra

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Executive Officer of National Rainfed Area Authority Dr. J.S. Samra met Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish at Mantralaya today. On the occasion, Dr. Samra apprised himself of the progress of various works undertaken in Sagar, Damoh, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Datia under Bundelkhand Package in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Samra lauded works undertaken in horticulture sector in Panna district and described them as a precedent for other states. Read more

Culture Minister Mr Sharma reviews preparations

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma inspected the works of under-construction Tribal Museum here today. He instructed to complete the work at the earliest so that this museum can be thrown open to the people by the end of January. Read more

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan’s announcement implemented

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Bhabhra, the birth place of Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad has now been renamed as Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had made an announcement on January 9, 2007 while welcoming Chandrashekhar Azad Sandesh Yatra at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal to rename Bhabhra in Alirajpur district as Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar. It is the birth place of Chandrashekhar Azad. The renaming ceremony was held today after no-objection certificate received from Union Home Ministry. Read more

Children’s day function organised at Raj Bhawan by MP children’s welfare council

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has underlined the need to impart education of culture and manners to children so that they can bring laurels to the country in future. He was addressing a function organised to mark Children’s Day on the occasion of former Prime Minister and builder of modern India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru at Raj Bhawan by MP Children’s Welfare Council. Read more

Schemes need to be area-specific

Developed land be given to farmers against land acquisition

CM Mr Chouhan at Indian economic summit

Bhopal, November 15, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while participating in a group discussion during the Indian Economic Summit here today, said that economic matters should be kept above politics. The schemes should be area specific and some developed land should also be given to the farmers whose lands are acquired. Read more

Special campaign to be launched to cleanse Kshipra river in Ujjain: Kunwar Shah

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tribal Welfare Minister and minister incharge of Ujjain district Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that a special campaign will be launched to cleanse Kshipra River so that devotees visiting Ujjain can get clean water. Public participation will be ensured with a view to making this campaign successful. Incharge minister Kunwar Shah was addressing a meeting of District Planning Committee at Ujjain on Monday. Read more

To spread knowledge of culture to tourists along with Buddha Darshan

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Mahabodhi Utsav and Sanchi Mela will be held from November 25 to 27 at Sanchi. Reviewing preparations of the festival, Public Relations and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma said that knowledge should also be spread about the country’s culture to the tourists coming for Darshan of Lord Buddha. Read more

Fruits, vegetables and flowers will be exempted from Mandi Act

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here approved drafts of various amendment Bills to be tabled in the next session of Vidhan Sabha. An amendment is proposed in Madhya Pradesh Krishi Upaj Mandi Adhiniyam 1972 which proposes to allow selling of vegetables, fruits and flower products outside the Mandi premises. This will facilitate the producers to sell their products outside the Mandi premises as it will be out of the purview of Mandi Act’s provisions. Read more

Discussion with employee organisations on Agrawal committee recommendations

CM Mr Chouhan attends employees’ union programme

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has said that departments have been asked to chalk out a scheme for encouraging best employees. Every possible effort will be undertaken for employees’ welfare. Mr Chouhan was addressing Id, Deepawali Milan and Birsamunda Jayanti function organised by MP Secretariat (Mantralaya) Employees’ Union at Mantralaya sports ground here today. Read more

Ten lakh to attend

CM Mr Chouhan instructs to complete all preparations

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to make preparations for Alami Tableeghi Ijtema to be held at Bhopal from December 10 to 12. He instructed the concerning departments and agencies to complete all the preparations before December 10. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Mandsaur declared as Holy town

Policy for voluntary organizations

Bhopal, November 16, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to provide better facilities to street vendors in the cities and enact a law for protecting their rights. A draft of Madhya Pradesh Path-Vikreta (Jeevika ka sanrakshan aur path-vikray ka vinimiyan) Kanoon Madhya Pradesh Street Vendors (protection of livelihood and regulation of street vendors) Act} has been endorsed for this purpose. Read more

IFFCO and KRIBHCO to make cent percent urea available to institutions

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has made proper arrangements for distribution of fertilisers to farmers in the state. Under the arrangements, cent percent urea will be made available to institutions by IFFCO and KRIBHCO. In addition to these companies, all other companies will supply urea to institutions and private sellers in the ratio of 75:25 as per quantities allotted by the Central Government. Read more

Works being undertaken by Madhya Pradesh police housing corporation

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation Limited is undertaking 182 construction works worth Rs. 409 crore 79 lakh 65 thousand this year. Out of these, 132 works are under progress while process is on to start rest of the construction works. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has instructed to give special attention to quality of works. Read more

Centre should provide its share on actual constructions under Rajiv Awas Yojna: Mr Gaur

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A state-level workshop was held on the implementation and challenges of Rajiv Awas Yojna at RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration here today. Read more

Vidhan Sabha constituency, polling booths will also be intimated

Hand over complete documents to BLOs

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Scrutiny of received applications has begun after the campaign to rectify electoral rolls came to an end in the state recently. Mentioning yet another new arrangement, Chief Election Officer Mr Jaideep Govind informed that intimation about Vidhan Sabha constituency, polling both and serial number will be provided to voters included in the final voters’ lists at their homes. Information about rejection of name will also be sent in the same way with the appropriate cause. Read more

Decision soon on pending projects of MP

CM Mr Chouhan meets Union Minister for Environment

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Union Minister for Environment and Forests Mrs Jayanti Natarajan here today and urged her for early allotment of coal blocks for various energy projects by maintaining a balance between development and environment. Read more

Consensus reached over connecting villages with roads

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan expresses gratitude

Bhopal, November 17, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A sum of Rs. 535 crore for development works in eight Maoist violence-affected backward districts of Madhya Pradesh has been sanctioned by the Central Government. These funds have been sanctioned for the construction of 1665 kilometer long 458 roads. Read more

First meeting held at state capital

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A bench of National Green Tribunal is going to be set up at Bhopal for disposing of cases pertaining to environment and forest conservation laws. Circuit Court of the Tribunal held its first meeting at Bhopal in this connection today and also heard an appeal. It may be mentioned that National Green Tribunal was established in 2010. It speedily disposes of cases registered under laws pertaining to conservation of forests and environment as well natural resources. Read more

Forest Minister stresses construction of buildings at tourism places as per tribal architecture

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh has stressed the need to construct such buildings and structures for tourists and nature-lovers at eco-tourism destinations which do not cause loss to forests and where tourism can feel closeness with rural and tribal culture and architecture of India. Read more

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that student leaders should become catalysts of improvement in higher education. Mr Sharma was addressing a convention of student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at Samanway Bhawan here today. The convention was addressed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the chief guest.  The Higher Education Minister said that student union elections will be held every year. Read more

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that students’ role is important in changing mindset of society. It is the responsibility of leadership to give direction to society. He said that leaders should be impartial, patient, enthusiastic and free from egoism. Read more

Proposals worth Rs 1000 crore ready

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Construction of railway over-bridges will be done under PPP mode in the state. Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation has chalked out proposals worth Rs. one thousand crore for the construction of 46 over-bridges. Read more

Effective efforts for forest dwellers’ progress

CM Mr Chouhan at convention of forest committees

Bhopal, November 18, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that forest dwellers have right over forest products. Exploitation of tribals will not be allowed. Mr Chouhan said this at the state-level convention of Forest Committees (Van Samitis) at Lal Parade Ground here today. Read more

Norms relaxed, distribution companies making transformers available to farmers

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Relaxing the norms, burnt-up distribution transformers in the rural areas are being replaced on depositing 25 percent amount of outstanding dues. Earlier, 50 percent amount of dues was required to be deposited for the same. The Energy Department has issued guidelines to its field officers to this effect. The Power Distribution Companies are making every possible effort to make distribution transformers available to farmers. Read more

Several recommendations about clinical drug trials in public interest

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A report on clinical drug trials was submitted to Minister of State for Medical Education (independent charge) Mr Mahendra Hardia here today. Chairman of the committee constituted in this connection and Principal Secretary Medical Education Mr I.S. Dani and members including former Vice-Chancellor of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Dr. Bharat Chhaparwal, former Director Medical Education Dr. N. R. Bhandari and Director Medical Education Mr S.C. Tiwari were also present on the occasion. Read more

Culture Minister to inaugurate photo exhibition today

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums is organising a photo exhibition on the topic of ‘Indian statues in world’s museums’ on the occasion of World Heritage Week (November 19-25) at State Museum, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal. Read more

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav administered oath of national integrity to the employees and officers of Governor’s Secretariat at Raj Bhavan here today. It may be mentioned that there is government holiday on November 19, 2011 on the birthday of former Prime Minister late Mrs Indira Gandhi. Read more

Governor opens three-day international conference on Sufism

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Inaugurating a three-day international conference on Sufism at Bharat Bhavan here today, Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said that Sufism propounds love for entire nature by construing it as love for God. He said that it is also the gist of all the religions. Read more

Other states should follow suit to provide vision and direction to NGOs like MP- Mr Gadakari

Bhopal, November 19, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The national BJP president Mr Nitin Gadakari has said that the initiative taken in Madhya Pradesh to provide vision and direction to Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) should be emulated by other states. Mr Gadakari was addressing a programmes organized by Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad for a direct dialogue with NGOs here today. Read more

Last chance for players to qualify

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Two players of Madhya Pradesh State Taekwondo Academy have been included in Indian team for Taekwondo competition to be held to clear qualifying for London Olympics-2012 on November 26 and 27, 2011 in Thailand. The players are Latika Bhandari and Arti Khakal. Anand and Chandan of Goa have also been included in the team. Read more

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection (Independent Charge) Mr Paras Chandra Jain has said that the State Government will procure 65 lakh metric tonnes of wheat on support price from farmers during the next season. He appealed to farmers to get themselves registered online right now for selling wheat on minimum support price. This will enable them to get information at their homes as to when they have to take wheat to which procurement centre. Read more

Mr Gaur and mayor inspect these arrangements in Mumbai

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur and Mayor of Bhopal Municipal Corporation Mrs Krishna Gaur inspected waste water treatment plant at Bandra and water supply tunnel constructed at Mahim here today. They were accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Mr Gondaliya and other officers. The cost of the waste water treatment plant is Rs. 500 crore and its capacity is 2000 million liters. Read more

Agriculture Minister Dr Kusmaria and revenue minister Mr Verma take part

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Soil health card distribution and Pulses Day was organised by R.A.K. Agriculture College under the aegis of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agriculture University here today. Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria was chief guest while Revenue Minister Mr Karan Singh Verma presided over the function. Read more

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav paid tributes to former Prime Minister the late Mrs Indira Gandhi on her 90th birth anniversary by recalling her services. Describing the late Mrs Indira Gandhi as pride and self-respect of the country, he said that she was an extremely courageous and brave lady. During Mrs Gandhi’s tenure, India carved out a dignified identity in the world. Remembering the late Mrs Gandhi, Mr Yadav said that she was an angel of peace, great patriot, able administrator and possessed strong willpower. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at golden jubilee function of Bhilwara Group

Bhopal, November 20, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that selfless public service is the foremost duty of a political leader. Sense of service sets in motion the decline of egoism. Quoting shlokas of Gita, Mr Chouhan said that firm resolve, patience and selfless service are requisites of public service. Read more

Bhopal, November 21 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): In the first major crackdown on illegal mining in Madhya Pradesh, eight persons involved in stone mining were arrested in Nagod and Unchehra forest areas of Satna district on Saturday. The alleged kingpin of the mining mafia, Rupendra Singh alias Baba Raja, the nephew of PWD minister Nagendra Singh, however managed to flee before a police and forest department team raid. “Raja escaped when his house was raided. The challans will be put in court in the next few days,” said chief conservator of Unchehra forests BB Singh. Read more

Bhopal, November 21 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The last rites of late Mrs Ganga Devi Gupta, mother of Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta were performed at Bhadbhada crematorium here today. She had passed away at Gangaram Hospital, Delhi yesterday. Read more

Demand to increase stipends to be considered sympathetically

Bhopal, November 21 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Members of Junior Doctors’ Association (JUDA) called on Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at CM House this morning. The junior doctors decided to withdraw their strike after talks with the Chief Minister. The meeting decided that junior doctors’ demand to increase stipends will be considered sympathetically. Read more

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): ‘Rashtriya Gaurav Award’ has been bestowed on Deputy Director Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Mr Avdhesh Kumar Nema for his distinguished contribution to land and water conservation. The honour has been bestowed on him by former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam Dr. Bhishma Narayan Singh at the seminar-cum-workshop at New Delhi. The award has been instituted by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. Read more

Minister of state for food & civil supplies at meeting of departmental advisory committee

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain has said that the state Government has fixed responsibilities of officers for issuing BPL and APL ration cards in the state. Read more

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish distributed pattas under Mukhyamantri Awas Yojna, caste certificates, ration cards and loan books among beneficiaries at village Noronha Sankal in Bhopal district today. Read more

Dr Mishra at meeting of advisory committee

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Law and Legislative Affairs Minister Dr Narottam Mishra chaired a meeting of departmental advisory committee here today. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Mishra said that government pleaders should carry out their duties properly. Read more

Mr Sharma distributes prizes at annual function

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that private educational institutions should keep in mind that students are not exploited due to fees. Mr Sharma was addressing the annual function of Rajiv Gandhi College here today. Read more

Beti Bachao Abhiyan to become mass movement with society’s participation: CM

Bhopal, November 22, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the campaign to save daughters and uplift them will assume the form of a mass movement with society’s participation. He said that awareness about daughters’ importance, contributions and achievements has to be brought about. Read more

Fifth year of MP online’s inception

Bhopal, November 23, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): On the occasion of its fifth foundation day, MP Online Limited distributed stationery among more than 500 students of Kamla Nehru Girls Higher Secondary School here today. Fifty members of MP Online distributed copies, books, scales, pencils, rubbers, cutters and toffees among students of primary and middle sections of the school. Read more

Agreements to be signed soon

Important decision to tide over shortage of food grains’ storage

Bhopal, November 23, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has chalked out a strategy right now for tackling the problem of wheat storage in the next season. It has been decided under an important decision in this connection that a guarantee of minimum three and a half months should be given to the owners of private godowns for using their warehouses for this purpose. Agreements to this effect will soon be singed between the government agency and the godown owners. Read more

Success story

Bhopal, November 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Raichand, a farmer of village Julwaniya in Jhabua district maintains relation of Rakhi with trees. Depth and sacredness of this relationship can be gauged by associating it with the sanctity of Rakhi. The entire family of Raichand treats trees as sons, sisters and brothers. This is the reason why the family members tie Rakhis to trees on Raksha Bandhan and take a resolve to protect them. Raichand, a resident of village Julwaniya Bada is indeed a tree-lover. Read more

Bhopal, November 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh government’s prestigious National Tansen Award for classical Indian music will be bestowed on famous singer Devi. Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma informed that the decision to bestow National Tansen Award for the year 2010-11 on Savita Devi has been taken unanimously by the selection committee constituted for the award. With the award, Savita Devi will be presented with income tax-free amount of Rs. two lakh, honour plaque, shawl and coconut. The award will be bestowed on her at Tansen Sangeet Samaroh at Gwalior on December 9, 2011.

Woman journalist showers praise

Bhopal, November 23, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The echo of Beti Bachao Abhiyan launched by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has not only transcended borders of the state and India but is reverberating now in Pakistan as well. Sofia Jamal, who is associated with famous Pakistani media group Dawn, has described Beti Bachao Abhiyan of Madhya Pradesh government led by Mr Chouhan as a very positive initiative. She said that this campaign deserves encomiums since daughters are invaluable gift of nature. Read more

MP pavilion showcase of development of the state : Mr Vijayvargiya

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh is the heart of the country. A healthy heart indicates a good and healthy body. Some way a developed and prosperous state helps in the development of the country. Madhya Pradesh is playing a very vital and important role in the development of country. This was said by Madhya Pradesh Commerce & Industry Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargia at the Madhya Pradesh Day celebrated today at IITF 2011 at Pragati Maidan. Read more

Provide services of MP online portal to maximum number of people in remote areas

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): An award ceremony was organised at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal on the occasion of completion of five years by MP Online Limited in public services. On the occasion, service providers providing excellent services and Common Service Centres (CSCs) having excellent infrastructure were awarded. The portal www.mponline.gov.in was launched with a view to providing government services and information to people without visiting government offices. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan ugres Centre; writes to Union sports minister

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the Government of India to lodge a strong protest against the sponsorship of Dow Chemical Company of United States in London Olympic of 2012. He urged the centre to even boycott the Olympic in case the sponsorship continues. In his letter to the Union Minister for sports and youth welfare, Mr Ajay Makan, the Chief Minister reminded him of Dow Chemical’s link with Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984. Read more

Sadbhavna Yatra members pay courtesy call on Governor

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Despite all its diversity and peculiarities, India is united from Kashmir to Kanyakumari due to steadfastness of its people to the ethos of unity and integrity. This was said by Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav while addressing members of Sadbhavna Yatra from South Kashmir who paid a courtesy call on him at Raj Bhavan here today. Read more

Sudhanshu Maharaj has brought about social and spiritual revolutions through his discourses: Guv

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that Sadguru Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj has brought about social and spiritual revolution through his views and discourses. The Governor was addressing the inaugural programme of five-day Virat Bhakti Satsang organised by Vishwa Jagriti Mission at local TT Nagar Dussehra Maidan today. Governor Mr Yadav said that everyone’s inner self is purified by the holy Ganga of Guru Maharaj’s discourses and preaching. Read more

Centre should bear 80 percent cost of scheme

State-level empowered committee holds meeting

Bhopal, November 24, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Houses will be provided to about three lakh poor families living in slums of six cities of the state under Rajiv Awas Yojna. These cities are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain and Sagar. An appeal will be made to the Union Government to bear 80 percent cost under the scheme while 10 percent each will be shared by the State Government and the beneficiary. At present there is a provision that the Union Government will bear 50 percent, the State Government 20 percent and the beneficiary 30 percent of the cost. Read more

Dr Verma appointed dean of Indore medical college

Bhopal, November 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has cancelled the promotion of Dr. M.K. Rathore, Professor, Ophthalmology Department, Rewa Medical College to the post of dean by accepting his application to forego the promotion. As a result, he will be disqualified for promotion for one year. The State Government promoted Dr. Kumari P. Verma, professor, Ophthalmology Department, Indore Medical College to the post of dean and posted her at Indore Medical College.

Tansen award to be bestowed on noted singer Savita Devi

Gwalior all set for four-day festival

Bhopal, November 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Tansen Samaroh, the most prestigious festival of classical music in India, is going to be held at Gwalior from December 9. On the occasion, famous singer Savita Devi will be bestowed with National Tansen Award. All the preparations for this four-day festival have been completed. Tansen Samaroh will be inaugurated as per its glorious traditions at the samadhi of Tansen at Hajira at 9 am on December 9. On the occasion, Hari Katha and Milad will be performed. Read more

Muslim Saleem

November 25, 2011

The echo of Beti Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Girl Child Campaign) launched by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has not only transcended borders of the state and India but is reverberating now in Pakistan as well. Pakistani electronic as well as print media have wholeheartedly welcomed this great and novel initiative of Mr Chouhan, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Seminar on greenhouse and shade net technologies begins

Bhopal, November 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Horticulture and Food Processing Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya inaugurated a seminar on encouragement to protected agriculture technologies like greenhouse and shade net at Ravindra Bhavan here today. Read more

Bhopal, November 25, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that a master plan should be chalked out for Simhast-2016 keeping requirements of next five years in view. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan gave these instructions today at the meeting of cabinet sub-committee constituted in connection with preparations for Simhasth. Read more

Over 1.5 lakh fishermen insured

Bhopal, November 26, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh has stood first at the national level by providing cover of Accident Insurance Scheme to more than 1.50 lakh fishermen. Against the target of 75 thousand, one lakh 58 thousand 122 fishermen have been insured in Madhya Pradesh under the scheme. Madhya Pradesh was honoured for this achievement at a function in New Delhi recently. National Federation of Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited provides two types of insurance covers for fishermen in the country. Read more

Centres to be opened in 113 development blocks of state

Bhopal, November 26, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate scheme for opening Skill Development Centres (SDC) at development block level at I.T.I. premises in Govindpura here on November 26 at 11.30 am. Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma will preside over the function. Commerce, Industries and Employment Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya and Minister of State for Technical Education Mr Mahendra Hardia will be guests of honour. Read more

Bhopal, November 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A meeting of governing body of R.C.V.P. Noronha Academy of Administration and Management has decided to equip the Academy with more facilities. The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal. Read more

Rs 4.5 crore outstanding dues against BHEL

Bhopal, November 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has said that adequate quantity of water will be available to BHEL. No reduction will be made in the quantity. But BHEL will have to make payment as per the prescribed rates. Mr Gaur also said that Bhopal Municipal Corporation is an autonomous body of people’s representatives. Therefore, BHEL will have to make payment in deference of decisions taken by Mayor-in-Council about water tariff from time to time. Read more

Chief secretary addresses trainee officers

Bhopal, November 27, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish addressed trainee officers of 12 Central Services at RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration here today. The Chief Secretary said that officers provide better services after imbibing training. He hoped that the civil service officers from 18 states undergoing training in foundation course will maintain healthy traditions of civil services. He also interacted with trainee officers. Read more

Bhopal, November 27, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Public-Private Partnership model regarding running low-floor buses of Bhopal Municipal Corporation has been adjudged the best Public-Private Partnership model of urban transport in the country. ‘Award for Excellence in Urban Transport’ will be given to Bhopal Municipal Corporation by Union Minister for Urban Development Mr Kamal Nath in New Delhi on December 6. Read more

Free training will be imparted in centres: CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, November 27, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Skill Development Centres (SDC) will be opened at all the development blocks in the state. No fees will be charged from the trainees and they will be given stipends. Read more

Bhopal, November 28, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The amount deposited by the selected applicants for Haj-2011, who could not undertake the pilgrimage journey due to some reasons or cancelled it on their own accord, will be refunded. Madhya Pradesh Hajj Committee Chairman Dr. Sanawwar Patel has informed that such applicants can directly move application for refund of money to the Chief Executive Officer of Hajj Committee, Mumbai on the address 7-A, M.R.A. Marg, Paltan Road, Mumbai. Read more

Bhopal, November 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Bird watching camps will be organised in Van Vihar in December and January with a view to making general knowledge available about identification, classification, specialities, nesting periods etc of birds to nature-lovers, general people and students. Interested persons can have themselves registered for the camps by depositing a fee of Rs. 200 per person for each camp.  Read more

Preparations to be assessed in 21 districts

Mock drill on December 3

Bhopal, November 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Off-site emergency management plan is being assessed in districts with a view to preventing industrial accidents. Under the plan, mock drills will be undertaken in 21 selected districts of the state on December 3. Instructions to this effected have been intimated to district collectors. It may be mentioned that chalking out off-site emergency management plan is mandatory as per Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Factory Act 1948 for prevention and management of industrial accidents. Read more

International trade fair

National, international businessmen impressed by state’s handicraft heritage

Bhopal, November 28, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Madhya Pradesh has been bestowed with silver medal for grand display of its rich heritage of centuries-old handloom and handicraft at International Trade fair 2011 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Pavilions erected at the Trade Fair were awarded for best display at the concluding function of the fair today by Union Commerce Secretary Mr Rajiv Khullar. Read more

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Director IS&P, BHEL M. K. Dube today visited the Block-III, UHV transformer Block as well as other important manufacturing divisions of BHEL, Bhopal. Executive Director BHEL, Bhopal Mr S. S. Gupta, General Manager In- charge, TBG Mr Umesh Mathur, General Managers and other senior officials were also present on this occasion. Read more

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): An all-religion prayer meeting will be held on the occasion of 27th anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy on December 3, 2011. The meeting will be held at 10.30 am at Barkatullah Bhavan (Central Library). Tributes will be paid to those who died in Bhopal gas tragedy. Heads of various religions will also recite verses from their respective scriptures at the prayer meeting. In this connection, the State Government has expected presence of all the departmental heads and officers working at commissioner and collector offices at the all-religion prayer meeting.

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): State Bank of India presented a Rs. 7 lakh pollution-free vehicle to Van Vihar National Park here today. Exhibiting its love towards environment and wildlife protection once again, the local head office of State Bank of India decided to present a pollution-free battery-operated eight-seater golf cart to Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation Society. The vehicle will be used for tourism in Van Vihar National Park. Read more

Cabinet sub-committee constituted for action on report

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has constituted a cabinet sub-committee for taking action on the report of the enquiry commission on firing incident in J.P. Cement Factory, Rewa. The cabinet sub-committee comprises Commerce and Industries, Employment, Information Technology Horticulture and Food Processing Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya, Parliamentary Affairs, Housing, Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr Narottam Mishra, Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta and Minister of State for Energy Mr Rajendra Shukla. Additional Chief Secretary Home will be secretary of the sub-committee.

Biggest judgment in state against adulterators in Gwalior

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The biggest court judgment in respect of fine against food adulterators has been made in Gwalior district. A fine of Rs. 10 lakh each was imposed on two adulterators on the orders of Additional District Magistrate, Gwalior. This is first major judgment in the state after implementation of Food Safety and Standards Act 2011. It is also possibly the biggest judgment of its kind in the country. Read more

Other states also emulating innovative methods

Bhopal, November 29, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s term as Chief Minister during the last six years brings forth two facets of her persona. One of the facet is that of Chief Minister who is constantly and successfully undertaking efforts to get Madhya Pradesh included in the list of developed states and the other is Son of Madhya Pradesh, who has been able not only in eradicating the age-old mindset against daughters, but also in restoring their honour in society. Read more

Bhopal, November 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A court has pronounced rigorous imprisonment and fine for an executive engineer who has been found guilty of taking bribe. According to Lokayukta police establishment, complainant Mr Kailash Chandra Sharma, resident of Barwani had complained that the accused Brijesh Kumar Gaur, executive engineer, NVDA, Man-Jobat Project, Kukshi, district Dhar was demanding a bribe of Rs. 50 thousand from him for extending the deadline for completing the construction work of residential buildings and hostel of United Construction Company, Barwani. Read more

Schedule for Panchayat general elections and by-elections announced

Bhopal, November 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission has announced schedule for filling the vacant seats as on September 30, 2011 in three-tier Panchayats and elections of all the newly-constituted Gram Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh. With this, model code of conduct has come into force in all the concerning Gram Panchayats, constituencies and wards, which will remain in force till the date of announcement of results. Voters’ lists for these elections have been prepared by considering January 1, 2011 as the reference date. Read more

Meeting of public grievances redressal department’s advisory committee held

Bhopal, November 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal chaired a meeting of advisory committee of Public Grievances Redressal Department here today. Read more

Bhopal, November 30, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Congratulations to Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan continued to pour in right since this morning on completion of six years of his government. In Vidhan Sabha, Speaker Mr Ishwardas Rohani, Leader of Opposition Mr Ajay Singh and Mr Ramlakhan Singh Patel congratulated Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan on completing six years of his term. Read more

Rohini Hattangadi, Seema Biswas, Tom Alter and other noted actors to take part

Bhopal, December 1, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Drama festival Adi Vidrohi based on freedom struggle and public awareness will be staged at Ravindra Bhavan here from December 2 to 10, 2011. Troupes from Jammu, Mumbai, New Delhi, Lucknow and Bhopal will take part in it. At the drama festival, drama Jagdamba will be staged on December 2 at 7 pm. Rohini Hattangadi and Aseem Hattangadi will act in the drama. Read more

Janani Suraksha Yojna beneficiaries accounts be opened with zero balance

Bhopal, December 1, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Several important decisions were taken at a meeting of Madhya Pradesh State Woman’s Commission here today. The meeting was chaired by Mrs Upma Rai. Read more

Posting orders of two officers

Bhopal, December 2, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has issued posting orders of two senior officers of Indian Administrative Service. According Chief Secretary payscale to Dr. Loveleen Kakker, currently working in the capacity of Officer on Special Duty-cum-Residential Commissioner Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, her post has been declared at par with Revenue Board Chairman. Director R.C.V.P Noronha Academy of Administration, Bhopal Mr Rakesh Agrawal has been assigned additional charge of Academy of Administration’s Director General. Read more

Bhopal, December 2, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): National Song Vande Matram was recited in chorus at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Park in the presence of officers and employees of Mantralaya, Satpura and Vindhyachal buildings this morning. Read more

Bhopal, December 2, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Drama festival Adi Vidrohi based on freedom struggle and public awareness will get underway with the staging of drama Jagdamba at Ravindra Bhavan here at 7 pm. Drama Jagdamba is directed by Pratima Kulkarni. Drama-lovers will be able to enjoy forceful performances by Rohini Hattangadi and Aseem Hattangadi in the drama. Director of National School of Drama Anuradha Kapoor will be especially present on the occasion. Read more

No-confidence motion aimed at maligning government

Chief minister strongly refutes charges, underlines development

Bhopal, December 2, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while replying to the debate on No-confidence Motion moved by the opposition in the State Assembly today strongly refuted the charges made therein and underlined the achievements of the government in different spheres of development. He said that the state has gone places in development during his term as Chief Minister so far. The economic growth rate has touched 10 percent mark which is higher than the national average. Read more

Union Agriculture minister Mr Pawar gives away awards

Bhopal, December 3, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Two progressive farmers of Madhya Pradesh were honoured with National Milk Producers Award by Union Agriculture Minister Mr Sharad Pawar at a function in New Delhi recently. The awardees include Mr Vineet Patel of village Neerkhi of Harda district and Mr Samarth Lal Patwa of village Kukdeshwar of Neemuch district. There are 24 hybrid H.F. species cows in Mr Patel’s dairy farm. He is producing about 280 liters of milk daily. Read more

Bhopal, December 3, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book titled ‘Sarlikrit Shram Kanoon Evam Yojnayen (Simplified labour law and schemes) at Vidhan Sabha here today. The book has been published by Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board. Read more

Chief secretary issues instructions

Bhopal, December 3, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed all the officers to attend all-religion prayer and tribute meeting to be held to mark 27th anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy. The meeting will be organised at Barkatullah Bhavan Central Library on December 3 at 10.30 am. In a circular, General Administration Department has asked all the departmental heads and senior officers posted at Bhopal, collector and commissioner to invariably attend the meeting. Read more

Cabinet decisions

More diseases included for medical assistance

Powers of revenue officers for issuing solvency certificate enhanced

Bhopal, December 3, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to enhance freedom fighters’ honorarium from Rs. 6 thousand to Rs. 15 thousand per month. It may be mentioned that Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had made an announcement of August 16, 2011 for increasing freedom fighters’ honorarium. Read more

Process of preparing estimates and tender should be authentic and transparent: CM

Bhopal, December 3, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that the process of preparing estimates and floating tenders in the construction projects should be authentic and transparent. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan gave these instructions at a meeting of Major Projects Control Board held here today. Read more

NDA’s tent pegging team gets top spot

Madhya Pradesh equestrian academy team wins bronze medal

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tent pegging emerged as the main attraction during today’s matches in National Show Jumping and Madhya Bharat Horse Show Competition being held from November 30 to December 4 here under the aegis of Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Department. Tent pegging was warfare in equestrian, which was used to uprooting pegs of enemy’s tents. The tent pegging competition was held at the ground of Equestrian Academy, Bishankheri here today. Large number of school children were also present to watch this competition based on ancient warefare. Read more

Foundation of administrative building of university laid

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Union Agriculture and Food Processing Minister Mr Sharad Pawar has assured every possible assistance for development of academic facilities and basic structures at country’s first Veterinary Science University. Laying the foundation stone of administrative building of the university at Imaliya area here today, Mr Pawar hoped that Veterinary Science College will also earn fame in the country like Jawaharlal Nehru Agriculture University, Jabalpur. The function was presided over by Animal Husbandry Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi. Read more

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A delegation of U.K. Construction and Infrastructure Trade Mission called on Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur here today during their one-day visit to the state. They evinced keen interest in the development of state’s cities. Led by Mission Leader Mr John Nut, the delegation comprised ten famous British architects, city planners and experts of urban transport. Read more

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book in English titled ‘Rock Art of S-Belt in Central India’ at his residence here today. MLA Mr Dhruv Narayan Singh was also present on the occasion. Book’s author Mrs Pushpa Tiwari informed that the book contains rare pictures of rock art in S-Belt of Central Asia and articles written by famous litterateur and leading researcher the late Prof. Shankar Tiwari. Read more

Such an incident should not happen anywhere in future

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Expressing grief over world’s worst industrial and chemical disaster on the 27th anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy, Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said this incident has left an indelible mark on the hearts of Bhopal’s residents. It cannot be forgotten or erased from their memories. Read more

CM to urge Prime Minister for compensation in death category in cases of death due to disability

Setting up special court for disposal of gas victims’ pending cases to be considered

Bhopal, December 4, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that appeal will be reiterated for compensation in death category in cases where kin of gas victims dying of permanent or temporary disability are not being provided compensation in death category, but under seriously injured category. Read more

Mrs Chitnis accompanies students

Bhopal, December 5, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): On the instructions of the School Education Minister, Successful participants of swimming competitions held in the state’s schools have been taken on Andaman visit. School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis and Commissioner Public Instructions Mr Ashok Warnval have also accompanied the participants during the visit from December 4 to 10. Read more

Rs 1.50 crore to be spent on development of Samadhi Sthal and Patalpani area

Bhopal, December 5, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In compliance of announcement made by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a grand fair was organised on Samadhi Sthal of Amar Shaheed Tantya Mama at Patalpani tourist spot in Indore district today. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, December 5, 2011

The opposition Congress Party in Madhya Pradesh assembly had to bite dust once again when the no-confidence motion moved by it fizzled out. It had to be since Congress failed to raise any worthwhile issue and levelled only false charges against Madhya Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Naturally, the no-confidence motion fell flat on its face, reports SMS News and Features. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan expresses grief over death of evergreen artiste Dev Anand

Bhopal, December 5, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed his profound grief over the death of famous film producer and evergreen actor Mr Dev Anand. In his condolence message, Mr Chouhan said that the golden era of Indian cinema has come to an end with the death of Mr Dev Anand, who possessed extraordinary acting skills. He said that he will always be remembered for his message-bearing films. Read more

Governor Mr Yadav offers condolence

Bhopal, December 5, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Expressing his profound grief over the death of top film actor, producer and director Mr Dev Anand, Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has paid heartfelt tributes to him. Governor Mr Yadav said that the country has lost a big filmmaker. Mr Dev Anand possessed a unique style of acting. He was an institute in filmmaking. Films Guide, Hum Dono, Kala Pani, Johnny Mera Naam and Hare Rama Hare Krishna will always be remembered as milestones in the Indian film history. His films were known for soulful music and melodious songs. Read more

Rest of 20 wards of Bhopal be also declared as gas-affected

Letter was written to Prime Minister on June 24, 2010

Bhopal, December 5, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that compensation in death category should also be given to those who died of partial effect in Bhopal gas tragedy. Rest of 20 wards of Bhopal should also be declared as gas-affected. It may be mentioned here that Chief Minister Mr Chouhan in a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on June 24, 2010, he had drawn attention of the Prime Minister towards several issues pertaining to recommendations made for gas-affected people by Group of Ministers. Read more

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): With the cooperation of School Education Department, a nature camp is being held at Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal with a view to creating awareness and sense of affinity towards forests and wildlife. Under the series, a nature camp was held for 38 school children at Van Vihar today. On the first day of the series, 38 girl students of Girls Middle School, Govindpura took part in the nature camp. Read more

Directives pertaining to amendment in semester system issued

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Higher Education Department has issued directives pertaining to amendment in the semester system to vice-chancellors of all the universities and principals of colleges in the state. Evaluation centres for districts will be established either at the level of leading colleges or regional centres. At these centres, evaluation will be undertaken by professors in the presence of supervisors appointed by universities. Read more

Information to be stored in computers

One operator each for every society also for four months

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government is ensuring all the arrangements well ahead of wheat procurement on support price during the next rabi season. Latest in the series is the decision to maintain entire records of wheat procurement. All the information related to this will be stored in computers. This process will be undertaken by every Cooperative Society. The State Government has sanctioned a total of Rs. 5 crore 73 lakh 19 thousand 500 for this to all the cooperative societies going to procure wheat. Read more

Exemption applicable to advance cards of all types of milk

Additional amount will not have to be paid even if milk prices rise

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A exemption of Rs 1 per litre will be given by Bhopal Cooperative Dairy Federation on advance cards issued between December 16, 2011 to January 15, 2012. This exemption will be applicable to advance cards of all types of milk. The Federation had given exemption of Rs. 1 per litre on all types of milk to its cardholders from November 16 to December 15, 2011. Now, the period of this exemption has been extended. A consumer will not have to make payment of additional amount if rates are hiked during the period of the card’s validity. Read more

Education, training and employment to disabled children in state as per their skills

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Principal Secretary Mrs Aruna Sharma inaugurated a sports competition for disabled children at TT Nagar Stadium, Bhopal today. The competition has been organised by Bhopal district office of Social Justice Department. Mr Sharma said that arrangements are being made in the state to make education, training and employment available to disabled children as per their skills. She underlined the need for maximum public participation in Sparsh Abhiyan. More than 400 disabled children took part in shot put, javelin throw, tricycle race and cricket competitions at TT Nagar Stadium. The children also took out a march past before the Principal Secretary. Read more

Home Minister Mr Gupta inaugurates Srajan Utsav

Bhopal, December 6, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Drama is a devotion in which actors play their roles without retakes and cuts. This was said by Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta at the inaugural function of Srajan Utsav based on woman by Young Theatre at Bharat Bhavan here today. He said that life is also like a play. Read more

Bhopal, December 7, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Medical Services, Kasturba Hospital in association with ‘Human Resource Development centre’ held a public awareness programme on World Aid’s Day at IFX Conference Hall, BHEL-Bhopal. Dr. Sarla Menon, Head –Neuro & OHS was present as the Chief Guest on this occasion. Read more

Bhopal, December 7, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Executive Director Bhel, Bhopal Mr S. S. Gupta today honoured the winning circle of the 28th Annual Quality Circle Convention held at Bhel, Bhopal. Quality circle no. 656 Fabrication division-Product group, Quality circle no.601 Finance-Service group and Quality circle no. 543 Medical Pathology won the gold honour. Quality circle no. 684 Water Turbine group won the special award in the new circle category. Read more

Bhopal, December 7, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): State Government has ordered public vehicles with more than 32 seating capacity to install separate entry and exit doors in the buses by January 1. Public transport vehicle with more than 32 seating capacity and single door will be restricted from plying in the state. In this concern, the State Government has amended section 164 of Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rules 1994. Pro forma of changes in rules have been published in Madhya Pradesh Gazette. Read more

Bhopal, December 7, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Urban Administration and Development (UAD) Minister Babulal Gaur instructed the officials concerned to provide basic facilities like electricity, roads, drinking water and drainage to the people in Arif Nagar slum areas relocated due to the construction of Chhola railway over bridge. Gaur while discussing with the problems with a delegation of the people displaced due to the proposed Chhola over bridge and later issued the instructions to the officials of Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department (PWD), Electricity Distribution Company and other departments present there. Read more

Bhopal, December 7, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a complaint against Congress legislator Kalpana Parulekar for allegedly tampering with the photograph of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and defaming Lokayukta PP Naolekar. Advocate Gopal Krishna Dandotiya of Morena, in his complaint to the Cyber Cell of Madhya Pradesh Police stated that during the Winter Session of the State Assembly, Congress MLA Kalpana Parulekar had circulated a picture stating that Lokayukta PP Naolekar was in the uniform of RSS. Read more

Organising committee’s meeting on December 8

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): An international seminar on cooperatives will be held at Bhopal on February 9 and 10. An organising committee headed by Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has also been constituted for this purpose. A meeting of the committee will be chaired by Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen at sixth floor of Apex Bank in Bhopal on December 8 at 10 am. The State Government has nominated Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Dairy Federation Mr Subhash Mandge as the Member-Secretary of the organising committee. Read more

Organising committee’s meeting on December 8

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): An international seminar on cooperatives will be held at Bhopal on February 9 and 10. An organising committee headed by Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has also been constituted for this purpose. A meeting of the committee will be chaired by Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen at sixth floor of Apex Bank in Bhopal on December 8 at 10 am. The State Government has nominated Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Dairy Federation Mr Subhash Mandge as the Member-Secretary of the organising committee. Read more

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that the State Government has launched welfare schemes for all the sections of society. People’s representatives should play an effective role in ensuring benefit of these schemes to the needy persons. Kunwar Shah was addressing a general meeting of Khalwa Janpad Panchayat in Khandwa district recently. He instructed to convene meetings of various committees of Janpad Panchayat every month invariably. Read more

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur called on Executive Director of Metro Rail Corporation Mr E. Sreedharan in New Delhi today and invited him to visit Bhopal. Read more

Parties of revenue board to get information about hearing dates by SMS

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh Revenue Board is going to undertake a transparent process in the interest of parties and quick disposal of cases. On a initiative of Revenue Board, a software has been developed and is being made effective with the use of modern information technology. According to Revenue Board Chairman Mr Devendra Singhai, name of the advocate, postal address, email ID and mobile number will also be registered at the time of registering new cases under the transparent process. Read more

World Bank managing director interacts with women members

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): World Bank Managing Director Mr Mehmood Mohieddin interacted with women members of self-help groups constituted under DPIP at village Bhanpur Garhi in Raisen district today. Read more

Cabinet decisions

148 AYUSH dispensaries to be opened

Bhopal, December 8, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): With a view to enhancing storage capacity in the state, a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today decided to provide land free of cost to primary cooperative societies for construction of warehouses. Policy for plantation along roads and canals. The cabinet endorsed Madhya Pradesh Sadak/Nahar Kinare Tatha Anya Gair Van Bhumi Par Vraksharopan Niti-2011. Read more

Boxes to be installed for giving information

CM Mr Chouhan gives instructions

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has instructed that illegal mining should be prevented firmly. Intensive campaign should be launched to detect and curb such activities. He said that he will also review the actions taken during the campaign after January 15. The Chief Minister issued these instructions to officers during a videoconferencing at Mantralaya here today. This campaign will be conducted between December 15 and January 15 as per Mr Chouhan’s instructions. Read more

Deliberations with experts of subject-matter begin

Policy disclosed at formal inauguration

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): After taking lead in the country by implementing Public Service Guarantee Act one and a half years ago, Madhya Pradesh government has now swung into action to make the law more effective. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan writes letter to union minister for chemicals and fertilizers

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written a letter to Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mr Shrikant Jena urging him to ensure early supply of rest of 133000 tonnes of DAP and complex fertiliser allotted to Madhya Pradesh for the month of December. Read more

Addresses trainee officers of All-India services

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a well-conceived roadmap is ready for the state’s development. Read more

Govt to get conducted one more survey to assess ground realities

73 lakh applications disposed of without single appeal

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh, which has equipped itself with increased credibility by implementing a forceful public service guarantee Act, has also set a record during the last one and a half years. The amazing record is that despite disposal of 73 lakh applications during this period, not a single applicant has gone in appeal. Read more

Writes to PM for justice, seeks appointment

Bhopal, December 9, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the Centre to give compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each to 10,047 Bhopal gas affected persons who fall in the category of actual victim persons. In a letter to the Prime Minister today, he pointed out that the Group of Ministers set up by the Centre did not include these victims in its recommendations for compensation. Mr Chouhan reminded the Prime Minister of his letter dated 24 June 2010 requesting him to given an appointment along with the representatives of the organizations working for the gas victims. Read more

Aakar Sukumar exhibition held

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Adbul Ahad Farhan): At the monthly Sainik Sammelan here, the District Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Office provided economic assistance worth Rs. 48 thousand to 24 ex-servicemen and widows of World War II. Cheques worth Rs. 2 thousand each were given away to ex-servicemen and widows of World War II by Joint Director Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Colonel V.K. Chaube (retired) and District Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Officer Colonel D.C. Goyal (retired). Read more

To continue up to December

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Adbul Ahad Farhan): Tansen Samaroh got underway at the Samadhi Sthal of Tansen in Gwalior today with tunes of Shennai, Hari Katha, Milad and Chadarposhi. Top classical singers are paying tributes to Swar Samrat Tansen at the Samaroh being organised for the last 87 years from the floating stage in Baija Taal. The programme began with Shehani-playing by Ustad Majeed Khan in the morning. This was followed by musical spiritual discourse by Sant Shrikantnath Dholibua Maharaj of Nathpanthi community. Read more

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Relations, Culture and Higher Education Minister and incharge of Shajapur district Mr Laxmikant Sharma performed the bhuni poojan of construction works of Civil Hospital, Shujalpur recently. Read more

Offline facility should be continued till new software is developed

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The two-day deliberations at Bhopal on strengthening entire process of delivering public services and fixing accountability concluded here today. The State Government intended to implement Public Service Guarantee Act as per people’s aspirations and wishes. Therefore, the government has kept all its options open for adopting suitable suggestions, opinions and recommendations put forth by the experts of the subject. Read more

Officers should take the work in mission mode

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the 24-hour power supply in Madhya Pradesh from the year 2013 is his top priority. Officers should take this in mission mode. Departmental officers should improve the system in unison. Read more

Practicable schemes chalked out in state with public participation

Bhopal, December 10, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that there is need to create an atmosphere of trust among people who are exasperated over the issue of corruption. It is necessary for this that the common man gets public service within time-limit. Read more

Bhopal, December 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has said that people’s representatives should invariably inspect field implementation of government’s welfare schemes during visits to their respective constituencies. Mr Gaur was presiding over a meeting of Harda District Planning Committee today. Read more

Bhopal, December 11, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A district-level table tennis competition was held at Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls (Autonomous) College here. The competition was inaugurated by the college principal, Dr. Manjula Sharma. Read more

‘Unique benefit’ getting popular in villages

Bhopal, December 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan):

It has now become a general practice in the state to move an application in the morning and get the work accomplished by the evening. Four persons in Harda district bore witness to the same phenomenon two days ago. These people had moved applications in the morning for issuance of domicile certificate and copy of khasra and the required documents were handed over to them by the evening. This action under Public Service Guarantee Act has become a talk of the town in the rural areas of the district as a “unique benefit’. Read more

Programme on women’s social environs and rights held on International Human rights day

Bhopal, December 11, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Acting Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission Justice A.K. Saxena has said that some officers of various departments feel that the Commission intervenes in their working. If they work with sensitiveness and humane angle then there will no need of intervention by the Commission. Such officers should stop one-sided thinking. They will realise the pains for victims if they are honest in their thinking. Read more

Strict action will be taken on complaints about corruption, ADB lauds road development corporation

Bhopal, December 11, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that construction and repair works of roads in the state must invariably be completed within the time-limit. He also instructed to give special attention to quality in these works as per the State Government’s wish. Strict action will be taken if this work is found lacking. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was reviewing the works of construction and repairs of roads in Madhya Pradesh through videoconferencing here today. He solicited district-wise information at the videoconferencing. Read more

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has said that film ‘Ankahi Vytha’ focusing on girl embryo killing should be screened throughout the state. Mr Gupta said this after watching the film at Shaheed Bhavan here today. The film produced under Beti Bachao Abhiyan throws light on the ill-effects of girl embryo killing. The film has been produced by Navnidhi Hosomal Lakhani Public School. The film is the tale of a family consisting of grandmother Mrs Laxmi Devi, her son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Read more

Rewa and Ujjain autonomous colleges meeting held

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has instructed to release sports calendar of government and private engineering colleges from the next academic session. Mr Sharma was addressing a meeting of Rewa and Ujjain autonomous engineering colleges here today. Read more

Transformers to be replaced as per decided norms

Chief Minister Mr Chouhan instructs officers in Satna

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a meeting of officers at Satna late on Monday night. He stressed to identify the places where condition of children is serious due to malnutrition. On burnt-up transformers, he said that the work of replacing them should be undertaken as per decided norms. The Chief Minister reviewed all the government programmes afresh. Read more

Seeks co-operation from CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Indian Cricket Team Captain Mr Mahendra Singh Dhoni has expressed his desire to establish Sports Academy and Sports School in the state. Mr Dhoni mentioned that he wishes to groom talents of the state with complete dedication and commitment not only in the field of the cricket but in other sports too. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at Mahakumbh of all-India Shwetambar Jain Mahila Sanggh

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Addressing Mahila Mahakumbh organised at Indore with the resolve of Beti Hai To Kal Hai, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that nature will remain in existence till there is daughter. The mega meet was organised by central unit of All-India Shwetambar Jain Mahila Sangh. Read more

Education decides future and future leadership: Prof Menon

IES national teachers’ excellence awards distributed

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that youths can be developed into good citizens only by imparting them education with values of life and social concerns. Read more

Cabinet decisions

GPS system on vehicles of public distribution system

Bhopal, December 14, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to double the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and assistants. In the wake of this decision, workers of Anganwadi will now get Rs. 3 thousand per month instead of Rs. 1500 and assistants and sub-workers of Anganwadi Rs. 1500 instead of Rs. 750 per month. Read more

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Three types of murmure (puffed rice) will be given as ready-to-eat breakfast to children of 3 to 6 years at Anganwadi centres. The murmure, which will be salty, sweet and of mixed taste, will be provided to the children six days a week. This information was given by Minister of State for Woman and Child (independent charge) Mrs Ranjana Baghel here today. Read more

Detects proxy employees, several other irregularities

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Finance and Commercial Taxes Minister Mr Raghavji paid a surprise visit to the divisional office of Commercial Taxes Department at Vitthal Market here today. He inspected various activities there and detected a number of irregularities. Read more

Construction of drains to be included in road construction proposals

Capital’s sports grounds and parks to be protected

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Incharge minister of Bhopal district and Water Resources Minister Mr Jayant Malaiya has made it clear in connection with repair of roads in the state capital that the concerning construction agency will be held responsible if the roads deteriorate before the time-limit. Read more

50 thousand employees to get benefit of increased wages

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has doubled the wages of 50 thousand employees working in 4,526 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies in the state. Office-bearers of Madhya Pradesh Sahkarita Samiti Karmachari Mahasangh had called on Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen in this connection. Cooperatives Minister Mr Bisen had directored Commissioner Cooperatives and Registrar Cooperative Societies Mr P.C. Meena to take necessary action. Read more

Census to take place from December 20 to March 2

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Work relating to the economic, social and caste census -2011 for the 12th five year plan period is going to take place shortly in the state. The work would be completed by the department of urban administration and development in the urban areas whereas work in the rural areas would be carried out by the panchayat and rural development department. Census would be completed in three phases, work in 16 districts in the jurisdiction of Chambal, Gwalior and Indore divisions would take place under the first phase from December 20 to January 28, 2012. Read more

Urban administration minister issues instructions

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): State’s Municipal Corporations should implement maximum projects under public-private partnership mode by taking inspiration from other states. This will facilitate the municipal corporations to make available maximum facilities to citizens despite their limited resources. Read more

Five-fold increase in implementation of minor projects

250 projects being completed every year

Bhopal, December 15, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Apart from other irrigation schemes, the State Government is giving special attention to small irrigation projects with a view to enhancing area under irrigation in the state at a rapid pace. Due to these efforts, five-fold increase has been registered in the implementation of small irrigation projects in comparison to the year 2003. Earlier, only 50 minor irrigation projects used to be completed in a year. This speed has risen to 250 schemes every year during the last eight years. Despite low cost and limited capacity, the minor irrigation projects are yielding good results. Read more

To be supplied to BPL and AAY consumers; food grains quota also released

Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has released a quota of 12 thousand 570 metric tonnes of sugar for distribution through targeted public distribution system in the state. The quota has been released for the month of January and will be distributed to BPL and AAY card holders. Similarly, the quota of food grains for January has also been released.

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Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Demonstrations of various crops will be organised by the State Government by identifying fields of farmers with a view to promoting organic farming. Farmers of nearby villages will be encouraged to adopt organic farming by taking them round these demonstrative fields. Priority will be given to demonstration of paddy crops, spices and aromatic and medicinal plants as well as fruit-bearing trees, which are grown with minimum chemical inputs under organic farming. Read more

Works over Rs 10 thousand crore in progress to improve electricity distribution in state

Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Energy and Mineral Resources Mr Rajendra Shukla while dedicating works of feeder separation at Rehti Tehsil of Sehore district said that works related to the ambitious feeder separation scheme should be completed within the stipulated time period. Read more

Guv Mr Yadav to inaugurate

Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav will inaugurate International Herbal Fair at Bittan Market here on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 6 pm. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh will preside over the function. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta and Chairman of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri Vishwas Sarang will be guests of honour at the inaugural function. Read more

Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said here today that knowledge of all the trades of science should be widely disseminated on a large scale in this age of globalisation. The Governor was inaugurating in the guesthouse built for the academic staff of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya on AB Road, Indore today. Read more

State public service commission should maintain tradition of impartial and transparent selections

Select public servants in real terms and not mere govt officers

Bhopal, December 16, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is a constitutional institution. The institution should maintain its glorious and transparent tradition. The Commission should select youths as public servants in real terms and not mere government officers. Read more

Mr Shukla distributes prizes to winners of painting competition

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The MInister of state (Independent charge) for Energy and Mineral Resources Mr Rajendra Shukla urged the children to understand the importance of energy conservation besides devicing ideas to save energy. He added that energy saving is no less important than its production. Read more

Authentic information necessary for development works: Mrs Sharma

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A one-day workshop was held at R.C.V.P. Academy of Administration and Management here today with a view to smoothly conducting the works related to social, economic and caste census-2011. All the Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and CEOs Zila Panchayats attended the workshop. Read more

Power generating company discusses fixation of targets for power generation

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Secretary Energy and Chairman of Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board Mr Mohammad Sulaiman discussed the power generation targets at a recent meeting of Pradesh Power Generating Company at Jabalpur. At the meeting, stress was laid on undertaking every possible effort for making the under-construction power generation units operational within the time-limit. Suggestions were also mooted at the meeting for assessing the power generation capacity of existing thermal and hydel power generation units with a view to ensuring effective measures for increasing it. Read more

18 thousand 705 constables recruited from 2003 to 2011

Total transparency exercised in recruitment

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Security, law and order are among seven top priorities of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. It is with a view to fulfilling this objective that a decision has been taken to increase the strength of police force in proportion to rising population in the state. Under this decision, 18 thousand 705 constables and 1123 sub-inspectors of police have been recruited by the Home Department from the year 2003 to 2011. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta informed that the police force was short of about17 thousand personnel in 2003. These recruitments have been made for filling this gap with total transparency. Read more

Make national, international marketing forums for herbal products of state

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that the Forest Department should make available national and international marketing forums for the herbal products of the state. The Governor said that effectiveness of the herbal products of Madhya Pradesh has been lauded in foreign countries also. Read more

Villages with population of 800 to 999 to be connected with roads under Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojna

Bhopal, December 17, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Proposals to connect villages of Madhya Pradesh with population of 800 to 999 with roads under Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojna will be sent shortly to the Government of India. The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the Union Minister for Rural Development , Mr Jairam Ramesh during his recent visit to New Delhi to take up the matter on priority to construct the roads in the aforesaid villages. The central government has given its consent in principle to the proposal put forth by the Chief Minister Mr Chouhan. Read more

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): In order to strengthen information and communication technology, a agriculture net project has been implemented in the state. For this purpose, a Bilingual web portal Krishi Net has been developed for the convenience of farmers of the state. Keeping in view the local need of the farmers, all the information related to agriculture technology, business and departmental schemes has been made available in Hindi language in one of the first government website of the country to facilitate the beneficiaries without any hassles.  Read more

One lakh hectare area increased every year on average

Result of expediting works during last eight years

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh has created a new record in the wake of its constant efforts of increasing irrigation potential. This can be gauged by the fact that one lakh hectare area was brought under irrigation every year on an average during the last eight years. The success is stupendous in the light of the fact that during 50 years after India’s independence only 21 lakh hectare irrigation potential was generated in the state. Now, the total irrigation potential has reached up to 29 lakh hectare. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan urges centre

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the centre to speed up supply of Urea to Madhya Pradesh. In his letter to the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizer Mr Srikant Jena, the Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh requires 10 rakes of Urea per day while it is getting average three rakes. He urged the Centre to ensure supply of Urea to the state direct from the ports so that its availability is maintained. Mr Chouhan in his letter attributed the shortage of Urea to delayed supply by various fertilizer companies that have been allocated Urea by the Government of India. Read more

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee on his arrival in the state. Finance Minister Mr Mukherjee arrived here by an Indian Airlines plane. He was accompanied by State Congress president Mr Kantilal Bhuria and Mr Suresh Pachouri. Read more

CM stresses need to provide employment to local people in new unit

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee laid the foundation stone of a new banknote paper unit at the Ordnance Factory in Hoshangabad today. On the occasion, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealed to provide employment to maximum number of local people in the unit. Read more

Mr Chouhan inaugurates block-level Antyodaya Mela at Hoshangabad

Bhopal, December 18, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government is committed to providing better public utility services to all the sections of society. The objective of holding block-level Antyodaya Mela at Hoshangabad is to provide benefit of the government’s welfare schemes to all the sections of society. Read more

Over 16 thousand applications received for grant

Bhopal, December 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A new scheme to provide permanent pump connections to farmers of the state has been started from April 1 by the state government. For this purpose, a provision of 80 crore rupees has been made in the budget of the fiscal year 2011-12. Applications from 16 thousand 711 farmers have been received for grant so far. A total of 2368 applications have been received by the Madhya Pradesh East Zone Electricity Distribution Company. Read more

Experts present research papers at international conference

Bhopal, December 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Small forest produce should be given facilities on par with agriculture in the country. This was said by former member of Planning Commission Dr. D.N. Tiwari at the plenary session of an international conference on the topic ‘Sustainable livelihood based on non-wood forest produce’ at Academy of Administration here today.  Australian scientist Dr. T. Cunningham laid stress on the importance of small forest produce and livelihood based on it throughout the world. Read more

Herbs, products worth over Rs 52 lakh sold

Free treatment consultation to more than 1600 patients

Bhopal, December 19, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Products made of herbs and small forest produce worth Rs. 52 lakh have been sold so far at International Herbal Fair. Meanwhile, experts of Ayurveda and herbal medicine practitioners have also given free treatment consultation to more than 1600 patients at the fair. Read more

Mr Gaur inaugurates two-day National Bal Rang

Bhopal, December 19, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The cultural heritage of India’s various castes and religions is the eighth marvel of the world where ethos of harmony, brotherhood, national unity and integrity always prevail despite all the diversities. These views were expressed by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur on the occasion of inauguration of seventh two-day National Bal Rang0-2011 here today. Read more

Decision to opening engineering colleges at Jhabua and Shahdol

Seminar on “Tribal development in context of Madhya Pradesh” concludes

Bhopal, December 19, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Higher Education and Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that it is the need of the hour to move ahead in the direction of professional education and skill development for tribal development. Mr Sharma was addressing a seminar on the topic ‘Tribal development in the context of Madhya Pradesh’ here today. Read more

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Minister of State (Independent charge) for Energy and Mineral Resources Mr Rajendra Shukla while addressing the dedication ceremony of 3 feeders of Sidhi and Singrauli districts the other day said that feeder separation work in order to give full and sufficient electricity to the common man tops the priority list of the Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Read more

Home Minister declares festival close

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has said that National Bal Rang Festival should be of three days instead of two days. He was addressing the concluding function of the festival here today. Praising the attractive Mini India Exhibition put up by children, he said that the displaying various cultures of the country should be made a permanent feature in Bhopal. Three hundred students from 12 states and one thousand students from various divisions of the state took part in National Bal Rang Samaroh-2011. Read more

Chief secy chairs meeting of state-level bankers’ committee

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has stressed the need for increasing activities of Mukhayamantri Grameen Awas Mission and early sanction of cases of construction of houses for the urban poor. Read more

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Sports ground is the place where only sports are played. Here politics is not played. This was said by Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta while inaugurating an inter-school cricket tournament in memory of social worker late Mrs Indira Goyal on the premises of Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya here today. Read more

91 thousand beneficiaries get benefits of over Rs 19 crore at district-level Antyodaya Mela

Balaghat residents not differentiating between sons and daughters deserve honour

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh has said that the number of daughters is more than sons in Balaghat district. The residents of this district are worthy of honour for not discriminating between sons and daughters. The Chief Minister said that public awareness is necessary for making implementation of Public Service Guarantee Act more effective. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan hands over fine amount to Punaram

Bhopal, December 20, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the amount of fine imposed on an officer for not delivering services in time to the applicant today. It may be mentioned here that Public Service Guarantee Act has been promulgated in Madhya Pradesh with a view to providing benefits of public services to people within the time-limit. Read more

Government departments will display details on website

Bhopal, December 21, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Now, arrangements for installing complaint boxes are being made for curbing corruption after successful implementation of information technology-based programmes for good governance like Samadhan Online, e-tendering and e-payment systems and Public Service Guarantee Act. Under the arrangements, complaint boxes are to be installed at Mantralaya, offices of departmental heads, Commissioners, Collectors and all the field offices. The State Government has started the work of installing complaint boxes outside every government office at a convenient and easily visible place. Read more

Bhopal, December 21, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A Chhatra Panchayat (students’ mega meet) will be held at CM House on January 12, 2012 on the occasion of Vivekanand Jayanti. This decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Mantralaya here today. Read more

Detailed project report of Bhopal, Indore metro rails to be submitted in six months

Bhopal, December 21, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare detailed project reports of metro rail projects of Bhopal and Indore cities. Metro rail facility has become necessary in view of increasing population of Bhopal and Indore cities. Read more

International herbal fair concludes

Bhopal, December 21, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government will undertake every possible effort for encouraging research in Ayurveda. He said that Ayurdveda doctors will be provided employment opportunities and will be posted in the rural areas. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Benefit of additional irrigation potential on 26,292 hectare land in 104 villages

Honorarium of MISA detainees increased

Bhopal, December 21, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accorded administration sanction to three medium irrigation projects in the state and decided to establish a zoo and wildlife rescue centre in Satna district and increase honorarium of MISA detainees. The medium irrigation projects for which administrative sanction has been accorded include Sonpur Medium Irrigation Project, under which Sonpur feeder dam near village Narayanpur under Kesli tehsil of Sagar district and Kesli Dam on Sonar River near village Ghana are proposed to be constructed. Read more

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Panchayats & Rural Development Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava has said that the work of planned settlement of villages with up to one lakh population near peripheries of cities and highways should be undertaken at the earliest. Read more

EOW’s role important in curbing corruption and financial irregularities

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The role of Economic Offences Investigation Bureau is very important in curbing corruption and misappropriation of government funds in the state. Read more

State industrial security force to be raised like CISF

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): State Industrial Security Force (SASF) will be raised in the state on the pattern of Central Industrial Security Force to providing security cover to industries and other private establishments and offices in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Preparations on for 12th five-year plan and annual plan

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Planning Commission is undertaking review of departments for preparing 12th Five-Year Plan and next Annual Plan in the state. For this purpose the commission is reviewing all the 65 State Government departments. Read more

9109 inaccessible villages to be connected with all-weather road

106 km long 59 roads constructed in 16 districts so far

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): In Madhya Pradesh, 9109 inaccessible villages will be connected with all-weather roads by the year 2013 under Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojna. Under this ambitious scheme for rural development, 7575 gravel roads measuring 19386 kilometers along with bridges and culverts will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 3296 crore in three phases. Read more

Eight thousand get benefits at Kurwai Antyodaya Mela

Bhopal, December 22, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced to accord tehsil status to Pathari in Vidisha district, construction of mini stadium in the name of Major Dhyandchand at Kurwai and starting post-graduate class at Kurwai college from next academic session. Read more

Chief secy talks to collectors, commissioners

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed Collectors and Commissioners to ensure interests of farmers. He was talking to the officers through Parakh videoconferencing here today. Instructions were given for ensuring adequate supply of urea, systematic arrangements in the districts where paddy procurement is going on and completion of road repair works. The Chief Secretary also apprised himself of the power supply situation in both rural and urban areas. Read more

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has described as politically motivated the Vidhan Sabha Leader of Opposition’s allegation that the State Government is not cooperating with CBI in some cases. Mr Gupta asked whether the CBI is reporting to Leader of Opposition in the cases related to Madhya Pradesh at the behest of the Union Government on the basis of which he is saying that Madhya Pradesh is not cooperating in investigation. Read more

Directory of industries/units to be also compiled

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): A decision has been taken to start the work of sixth economic census in Madhya Pradesh in May-June, 2012. Besides, a separate list of industries has also been prepared to compile a directory of industries. Separate information will be incorporated in the list about the units employing eight or more employees. A meeting of states’ Secretaries Planning and Directors Statistics was held recently in New Delhi in connection with economic census. For this purpose, the country has been divided in 24 lakh 70 thousand census blocks. Read more

Mr Bisen reviews federation’s activities

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that apart from undertaking such important works as supply agricultural inputs to farmers and procurement of farm produce, Marketing Federation should also come forward for godown construction work. Cooperative Minister Mr Bisen was reviewing activities of the Federation at Mantralaya here recently. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at establishment day function of MP online

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that e-administration should be promoted for good governance. He said that possibilities of corruption are eliminated by making civic services and facilities online. He was addressing a function held to mark completion of five years of establishment of MP Online portal of Madhya Pradesh government here today. Read more

Badnagar hospital to be 100-bed hospital

CM Mr Chouhan at Badnagar Antyodaya Mela

Bhopal, December 23, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced at Antyodaya Mela at Badnagar in Ujjain district that a sum of Rs. 10 crore will be sanctioned for the construction of Badnagar bypass. He also announced to sanction requisite funds for upgrading Badnagar Hospital from 60-bed to 100-bed hospital. Read more

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): SC, ST Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that negligence in people-oriented works relating to power, roads and water will not be tolerated. He gave instructions to complete the works related to the three issues within time-limit at meeting of the District Planning Committee at Sehore on Thursday. Read more

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Technical Education and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma released the New Year calendar of CRISP here today. CRISP is an autonomous institution of Technical Education Department, which is going to establish an animation and film studio. In this context, the calendar has been dedicated to best film actors of Indian cinema of yesteryears. Chief Executive Officer of CRISP Mr Mukesh Sharma was also present on the occasion.

CM Mr Chouhan attend Manavta Utsav Sammelan

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan dedicated a blood bank on the premises of Rani Durgawati Ladies Hospital at Jabalpur today. A sum of Rs. one crore was spent on the construction of late Justice Rajkrishna Tankha Bhavan with the cooperation of Rotary Club under Public-Private Partnership. Read more

Support price for minor forest produce to be fixed

Chief Minister participate in Indal Pooja of tribals

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that forest land rights documents will be provided to the forest dwellers who were occupying land till year 2005. Support price for minor forest produce will be fixed with a view to improving economic condition of tribals. Read more

Officers and employees to take oath at Mantralaya Park at 11 am

CM Mr Chouhan to attend function in Chhindwara

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Good Governance Day is being observed throughout the state to mark 88th birthday of the former Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpaee. On Good Governance Day, officers and employees will take the oath of establishing highest standards of good governance on Saturday, December 24. Read more

Army school pride of country and state: Mr Chouhan

CM attends golden jubilee function of army school at Rewa

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that construction of the Shaurya Smarak (Gallantry Memorial) at Bhopal will be completed in a year. It will be a fitting tribute of the state to the brave warriors of the country. Mr Chauhan was speaking as chief guest at the Golden Jubilee function of the Sainik School at Rewa today. Read more

Beti Bachao Abhiyan

Over nine lakh girls become ‘lakhpati’ so far

Bhopal, December 24, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Several schemes like Ladli Laxmi Yojna are being implemented in Madhya Pradesh with a view to improve sex ratio. Madhya Pradesh is the only state in the country where an atmosphere has been developed in favour of daughters, but several schemes have also been implemented for their welfare. The Ladli Laxmi Yojna launched by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Raisen in 2007, has given the chance to girls to become ‘lakhpati’ (possessing over Rs. one lakh) since their birth. Read more

Mrs Baghel reviews funds’ utilisation at meeting

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 ((Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Woman and Child Development (independent charge) Mrs. Ranjana Baghel has instructed to initiate action against the departmental officers who have failed to utilise budget within the prescribed time-limit during the third quarter of the current financial year. Read more

Give concrete shape soon to Bhopal’s development and beautification works

Tourism corporation chalks out development schemes for various spots in city

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur reviewed schemes chalked out by various departments for Bhopal city’s development and beautification at a meeting here today. Read more

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The process of construction of Anganwadi centres’ buildings is underway in the state. So far, 20 thousand 962 buildings of Angawadis have been completed out of 31 thousand 862 sanctioned buildings. Construction work of rest of 10 thousand 900 buildings is going on. There are a total of 78 929 Anganwadis in the state. Maximum 1128 Anganwadi buildings have been constructed in Dhar district while sanction of 1662 Anganwadi centre buildings has been accorded. Read more

Will establish highest standards of good governance

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Officers and employees took oath to establish highest standards of good governance at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Park near Mantralaya today on the occasion of Good Governance Day held to mark birthday (December 25) of former Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee. Read more

Calendar focuses on theme of “Beti hai to kal hai”

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the government calendar for the yar 2012 at Chief Minister’s House today. Releasing the calendar, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan wished for the New Year to be harbinger of progress and prosperity of the state. Read more

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended Christmas greetings and good wishes to the followers of Christianity and state’s residents. In his message, Mr Chouhan said that Jesus Christ has given the message of exercising mercy, forgiveness, sacrifice, dedication and peaceful ways for human welfare. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan dedicates Rs 47 crore development works

Good governance day function and beneficiaries convention organised

Bhopal, December 25, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that former Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee not only gave the concept of good governance, but also set highest standards in it. All of us have to take an oath for not leaving any stone unturned in providing good governance to people. Read more

Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh extends congratulation

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh has congratulated players who have won medals at 19th All-India Forest Sports Competition at Dehradun recently. The team of Madhya Pradesh players won 21 gold, 27 silver and 23 bronze medals and stood third in this competition. Uttarakhand stood first in the competition with 213 points, Chhattisgarh second with 205 points and Madhya Pradesh third with 194 points. Six gold medals each were bagged by Mr Narendra Singh Thakur and Ruby Kaur in table tennis. Read more

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that during his term as Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee had introduced schemes, which added to the honour of villagers and farmers. Schemes like Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojna and Swarnim Chaturbhuj have accelerated the pace of the country’s development. Kunwar Shah. Read more

Contribution of language and culture important in glorifying country

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Contribution of language and culture of a country is important in adding to its glory. Hindi is our National Language and all of us should contribute in its dissemination. These views were expressed by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at the 18th Sahityakar Samman Samaroh-2011 of Madhya Pradesh Lekhak Sangh here today. Read more

Maiden index in January, better and more accurate assessment of GDP in industries

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh is going to bring out the first state level industrial production index and the maiden index would come out in January 2012. The index would facilitate more accurate and timely assessment of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of industries. Presently, in the absence of this index the All India index has to be depended upon. The types of industries vary from state to state. Some states have maximum agro-based, chemical, machinery and transport related industries while others have large industries like steel and cement. Read more

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended birthday greeting and best wishes to former Prime Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee here today. Mr Chouhan presented a bouquet to Mr Atal Ji at his residence in New Delhi. Mr Chouhan wished for Mr Atal Ji’s long life. Senior BJP leader Mr Ananth Kumar, State BJP President Mr Prabhat Jha, Organising General Secretary Mr Arvind Menon, MP Mr Narendra Singh Tomar and former minister Mr Anup Mishra also extended birthday greetings to Mr Vajpayee.

Team of administration arrives from Ujjain

Bhopal, December 26, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Six persons died when a bus carrying schoolchildren to Mandu for picnic fell into a ditch near Khachrod in Ujjain district. The deceased included three children and as many elders. Expressing grief over the accident, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced assistance worth Rs. one lakh each to kin of deceased. Immediately after receiving news of the accident, Collector Dr Gita rushed a team of the district administration to the spot with instructions to ensure necessary arrangement. Read more

Can purchase two saris each every year, funds sanctioned

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Following a state cabinet decision, sanction has been accorded for Anganwadi assistants and workers to purchase two saris each every year. Orders to this effect have been issued by the government recently. Special attention will be paid to ensure that saris for Anganwadi workers and assistants are uniform and of better quality. Saris will be of same colour. Instructions have also been given to stitch the mono ‘Anganwadi Worker/Assistant Woman and Child Development Department.’ Under the decision, funds will be made available to Anganwadi assistants and workers for purchasing two saris each as uniform. Read more

Poor students’ seats in private schools should not remain vacant: Mr Khatik

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Scheduled Castes Welfare Mr Harishankar Khatik instructed officers to ensure that the 25 percent seats reserved in private schools under Right to Education do not remain vacant. Mr Khatik was addressing a meeting of District Planning Committee at Chhatarpur recently. Admission has been given to 3514 students in private schools of the district under Right to Education. The meeting was informed that a sum of Rs. 254 crore will be spent by government departments on development works during the next financial year 2012-13 in Chhatarpur district. Read more

Schemes of 18 districts sanctioned under Rajiv Gandhi rural electrification scheme

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Electrification works of 18 districts of Madhya Pradesh have been sanctioned under the second phase of Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification Scheme. A sum of Rs. 755.10 crore will be spent on these works. This phase of the scheme will cover 63 non-electrified villages and four lakh 57 thousand 318 BPL beneficiaries living in 14 thousand 692 electrified villages. Not only non-electrified villages have been included in the scheme, but electrification density is also being increased as per new definition in 14 thousand 692 electrified villages. Read more

Mr Sartaj Singh and Mr Pratap Singh inaugurate

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Six-day Pachmarhi Utsav got underway at famous tourist destination Pachmarhi situated in beautiful hilly terrains of Satpura. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh and Minister Incharge of Hoshangabad district and Minister of State for Farmers’ Welfare & Agriculture Development Mr Brijendra Pratap Singh inaugurated the festival. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh said that Pachmarhi is a historic and religious tourist spot with rich natural beauty. He informed that the festival has been included in the calendar of Madhya Pradesh Culture Department. Read more

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): An all-religion prayer and tribute meeting was held at the Samadhi on the occasion of 12th death anniversary of India’s ninth President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma this morning. Vice-President Mr Mohammad Hamid Ansari and other distinguished persons offered flowers at his Samadhi and attended the prayer meeting. Madhya Pradesh Public Relations and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma welcomed the guests and offered flowers to the Samadhi on behalf of Madhya Pradesh government. Read more

CM pays floral tributes to Dr Sharma on death anniversary

Bhopal, December 27, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that late Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was the pride of the country. His personality and deeds are inspirational. He dedicated his life for service to the nation. Mr Chouhan was paying tributes to the former President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma by garlanding his statue at Retghat Crossing on VIP Road here this morning. Read more

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Efforts are being undertaken in a phased manner to place the state in the first row in the sports sphere. Apart from expansion of sports infrastructure as per international standards, sportspersons are also being encouraged to enable them perform to the best of their talents in national and international tournaments. Players of Madhya Pradesh have brightened the state’s name through their excellent performances during the year 2011. The results of efforts to make Madhya Pradesh a leading state in the sports arena have also started to come to the fore. Read more

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Under ‘State Forestry’s 150 Years Celebration’, the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is organising various programmes. In the series, Forest-based Film Festival is being organised on December 28 and 29 at Bhopal by Eco-tourism Board with a view to creating awareness among people about conservation of nature and publicise natural wealth of Madhya Pradesh. The festival will be held at Bharat Bhavan from 12 noon to 6 pm on December 28 and from 11 am to 4 pm on December 29 at Ravindra Bhavan and from 12 noon to 6 pm at Bharat Bhavan. Read more

Complete works under Mukhyamantri Peyjal Yojna within time-limit

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that works under Mukhyamantri Peyjal Yojna launched to solve drinking water problems in the rural areas should be completed within time-limit. He instructed to register FIR against the persons who have made encroachments upon government hand-pumps. Minister Mr Bisen was addressing a review meeting of departmental officers of Gwalior and Chambal divisions at Gwalior today. Read more

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The women’s core group of Madhya Pradesh State Minorities Commission organised a meeting here today for ensuring cooperation and participation of minority community in the implementation of welfare programmes for minority community women. The meeting was presided over by MLA Mrs L.B. Lobo. The meeting discussed welfare schemes for minorities communities, Beti Bachao Abhiyan, ensuring percolation of welfare schemes’ benefit of minority community women and their participation in the schemes’ implementation. Read more

Journalism devoid of issues does not make it to people’s mind: Mr Shourie

International seminar begins at Makhanlal Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that associating with people’s aspirations is the biggest responsibility of journalists. The Governor was inaugurating a two-day seminar on ‘Diversity and Plurality in Media – Reflection of Society’ organised by Makhanlal Chaturvedi Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya at Academy of Administration here today. The Governor said that media should reflect an all-inclusive society so that it can become a real mirror of society. This will also increase people’s faith in media. Read more

Lord Jesus Christ’s birth anniversary observed at CM House

Bhopal, December 28, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): Carrying the tradition of respect for all religions, a get-together was organised at Chief Minister’s residence here today on the occasion of Lord Jesus Christ’s birth anniversary. Extending Christmas greetings, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that schemes like Mukhyamantri Bal Hriday Upchar Yojna, Sparsh Abhiyan and Beti Bachao Abhiyan are inspired by the message of mercy, love and service of Lord Jesus. Read more

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): National Thermal Power Corporation and Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company signed an agreement here today for purchasing power from 50 MW power plant based on solar photo voltaic technique situated at village Ganeshpura in Rajgarh district. Read more

Diverse culture is power of India: Tibet PM Mr Sengye

International seminar at MCU concludes

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Finance Minister Mr Raghavji has said that journalism is meaningful only when it guides society properly. The Finance Minister was addressing an international seminar as the chief guest at Makhanlal Chaturvedi University of Journalism and Mass Communication here today. At the seminar on ‘Diversity and plurality in media – mirror of society’, the Finance Minister said that journalism in pre-independence times was connected with social concerns, which helped us achieve independence. Read more

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Woman and Child Development (independent charge) Mrs Ranjana Baghel visited children with mutilated lips admitted at a hospital for corrective surgery here today. The Department has identified 43 children with mutilated lips for treatment in Bhopal district. Surgeries of 20 of these children have been done while rest of 23 children are to be operated upon. Out of these, 15 children have been admitted to Lahoti Hospital at Shahpura. The corrective surgery of these children’s mutilated lips will be done with the help of NGO Smile Train. Read more

Mr Bhargava and Mr Raghavji give away Maharishi Dadhichi Awards

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Social Justice Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava gave away Maharishi Dadhichi Awards to the social workers and institutions for excellent works for the welfare of disabled persons. Maharishi Dadhichi Awards carrying total amount of Rs. nine lakh were bestowed on nine institutions and 13 social workers at a function organised by the Social Justice Department at local Samanvay Bhavan today. Read more

24-hour power supply to domestic consumers in rural areas from year 2013

2359 villages benefited by separation of 383 rural feeders so far

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): As per wish of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, domestic feeders will be supplied power for 24 hours and minimum eight hours for agriculture works in the rural areas from the year 2013. A total of 6,258 rural feeders of 11 KV will be separated under the feeder separation scheme. So far, 383 feeders have been separated, which has benefited 2,359 villages. In all, 1107 feeders will be separated under Rural Electrification and ADB schemes and 5151 feeders will be separated in two phases under feeder separation scheme. A sum of Rs. 4150 crore will be spent on feeder separation work in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Government provides security of Rs 387 crore

100 acre land each for Infosys and TCS at Indore

Bhopal, December 29, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to make available government security worth Rs. 387 crore 40 lakh under Integrated Housing and Slums Development Programme and Basic Services for Urban Poor. With this, decks have been cleared for the construction of 60 thousand houses for the urban poor.  Under Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme and Basic Services for Urban poor 60 thousand housing units are being constructed for the urban poor in cities of Madhya Pradesh under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. Read more

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Tourism, Sports and Youth Welfare and District Incharge Minister Mr Tukoji Puar has said that citizens’ problems should be the immediate solved. The lack of any kind will not be tolerated. Mr. Puar was chairing a meeting of District Planning Committee today in Datia. Health, Tribal Welfare, Public Health Engineering, Social Welfare and other Departments were reviewed. Other people, including MLA Radelal Baghel were present. Mr. Puar during his stay in Datia meeting instructed the Department of Energy to review the district should be supplied with electricity by consumers, according to the schedule. At the meeting, District Panchayat President Mr Bisun Singh Yadav, MLA Radelal Baghel other people – representatives were present.

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): State-level Matsya Utsav (Fisheries Festival) and Matsya-Krishak Panchayat (mega meet of fish farmers) will be held in the state capital in February. For this, necessary preparations have been set in motion. Participants from all the districts of the state will attend Matsya Utsav and Matsya-Krishak Panchayat. Preliminary discussions on these programmes were made at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish at Mantralaya yesterday. Read more

Committees to be constituted for managing Rein Baseras

State-level advisory committee meeting held

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Social Justice Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava has said that a special fund should be set up for pre-treatment tests of the poor and destitute. Calling for amendment in the existing departmental financial assistance rules, Mr Bhargava said at a meeting of State-level Advisory Committee that there are several provisions for the treatment of the poor and destitute in the state, but they do not have money for pre-treatment tests due to which they have to face a lot of difficulties. Read more

Mr Singh chairs meeting of Ratlam District police complaints board

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Forest Minister and Incharge Minister of Ratlam district Mr Sartaj Singh chaired a meeting of District Police Complaints Board at Ratlam today. Mr Singh instructed that after receipt of a complaint by the Board, the Superintendent of Police should register it in his capacity as Member-Secretary. After fixation of meeting of the Board, the complaints should be put forth before the Board. Mr Singh said that if the Board wishes, it can hear the case by summoning both the parties and powers of investigating and taking legal action will also rest with the Board. Read more

Mr Gupta undertakes review

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): As many as 89 cases have been registered in police stations of Bhopal district against housing societies and land mafia from the year 2009 till 2011. Out of these, 32 cases have been forwarded against housing societies by Deputy Director Cooperatives. Read more

Agriculture cabinet constituted, bio farming policy implemented

Bhopal, December 30, 2011 (Muslim Saleem): The year 2011 brought forth remarkable achievements in fulfillment of State Government’s resolve to make agriculture profitable. This year, state’s agriculture growth rate was registered at 9 percent. During the same year, a unique initiative was undertaken to constitute Agriculture Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan with a view to formulating comprehensive schemes for issues pertaining to agriculture and taking necessary decisions about agriculture sector. Read more

Bhopal, December 31, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tribal Welfare Minister and Incharge Minister of Barwani district Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that effective schemes should be chalked out for increasing irrigation potential in the district under a specific action plan. He also gave instructions to officers about construction of major dams. Incharge Minister Kunwar Shah was addressing a meeting of District Planning Committee at Barwani on Thursday. The meeting also discussed schemes pertaining to education, health and public distribution system. Read more

Mr Jayant Malaiya undertakes aerial survey

Bhopal, December 31, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): Water Resources Minister Mr Jayant Malaiya has instructed departmental officers that the construction works of minor and sub-minor canals of Bansagar dam should be completed by May 31, 2012. He was reviewing the progress of Bansagar project at a meeting of Irrigation Department officers at Chorhata airstrip in Rewa division today. Read more

Bhopal, December 31, 2011 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur met West Bengal Urban Development Minister Mr Firhad Hakim Bobby during his Kolkata visit today and apprised himself of various schemes implemented in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Representatives of Argentinean textile company to visit India for export

Bhopal, December 31, 2011 (Ataullah Faizan): The Bagh prints of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh have won hearts of Argentina also. Bagh print artistes were sent by the Union Government to Argentina to take part in fourth Bharat Mahotsav there. At the festival, national awardee in Bagh prints Mr Mohammad Yusuf Khatri of Madhya Pradesh gave a demonstration on Bagh prints. Read more

Pleasant change in Naxal-affected areas of state due to basic development works

Bhopal, December 31, 2011 (Muslim Saleem):Public-utility development works are being undertaken on priority in the Naxal-affected areas of the state. Construction of all-weather pucca roads and Anganwadis is being undertaken and arrangements for power, drinking water are being made in the villages in these areas. Read more

Drug/clinical trials banned in state

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Fine of Rs. 5 thousand each has been imposed on 12 doctors of autonomous medical colleges and hospitals attached with them for conducting drug trial on children and mentally challenged persons. After review of all the cases, instructions have been issued for banning new drug/clinical trials with effect from October 25, 2010 in medical colleges of the state and hospitals attached to them. The State Government is serious on the complaints received in this connection and fresh guidelines will be issued after chalking out new parameters. Read more

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Public Health, Medical Education and AYUSH Mr Mahendra Hardia launched the construction work of Government Autonomous Ashtang Ayurved College building at Indore today. The hospital attached with the college will have 100 beds with OPD and IPD facilities of medical treatment, Panchakarm, surgery, ENT, gynecology and pediatrics departments. Read more

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur inspected museum, Millennium Park and under-construction water treatment plant in Kolkata today. Bhopal Mayor Mrs Krishna Gaur and Kolkata Municipal Corporation officers accompanied Mr Gaur. Read more

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Mr Gupta said that the State Government intends to empower the last man in the last row of society. Due to Antyodaya Melas, people do not have to wander about now for solution to their problems. He exhorted the people to participate in Beti Bachao Abhiyan by getting emotionally attached to the campaign and giving it the proportions of a mass movement. Mr Gupta said that power crisis in the state will be removed by the year 2013. Read more

NSS team meets Mr Sharma

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Extending greetings and best wishes to the volunteers, Higher Education Minister Mr Sharma said that it is a moment of pride for a youth who is selected for taking part in the Republic Day parade. Mr Sharma also distributed track suits among the volunteers. Read more

Take resolve to make state healthy, beautiful and rich: Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, January 1, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended New Year greetings and best wishes to the people of the state. In his message, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has wished for prosperity and happiness of the state’s residents. He said that Madhya Pradesh is achieving new milestones of development by strengthening the tradition of mutual cooperation between the government and community. Read more

Bhopal, January 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Five organisations of the survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Saturday greeted the New Year with torch lights, music and dances by children. Holding flaming torches, survivors stood in a formation of the Olympic Rings to demonstrate their resolve to continue with their campaign to oppose sponsorship of Olympic Games by Dow Chemical. The organisations also vowed to continue to pressure the Government to present correct figures of death and injury in the curative petition before the Supreme Court to ensure adequate compensation for all gas victims. Read more

Bhopal, January 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The state forest department is all set to release a new set of Ghariyals in the Chambal River as part of their ongoing ‘rear and release’ programme. A total of 90 ghariyals (Gavialis gangeticus), born in 2008 at National Chambal Ghariyal Sanctuary Morena, will be released. Read more

Bhopal, January 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Her sense of dressing still intact – clad in a chiffon saree and draping a shawl the wife in mourning – Begum Sharmila Tagore – has taken the initiative to bring together the family, resolve property disputes and ensure the legacy of her cricketing husband. A response to the probing question ‘What are you here for?’, was instantly replied by the beautiful Begum in her emblematic style , “I have taken the initiative to resolve the family disputes. Read more

Negative agricultural growth to be history, 10 percent growth likely this year

Bhopal, January 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Given the firm base provided by committed and well-contemplated efforts on the part of state government over last five years the agriculture in Madhya Pradesh has growth resilient enough to withstand deficient rainfall and dry-spells. In a way, it has become resistant to these vagaries of nature. Since 2001-02 onward agricultural growth would become negative almost every alternate year. In year 2000 the agricultural growth rate was – 28.29 followed by -19.64 in year 2002-03. The experts opine that now the base of agriculture has become so strong in Madhya Pradesh that it would never put back the clock and negative agricultural growth would be consigned to pages of history. Read more

Bhopal, January 2, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): People’s representatives, social workers and police and administrative officers extended New Year greetings to Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav at Raj Bhavan today. The Governor exchanged New Year greetings with the visitors. Read more

20 projects completed; work allocated for 15 projects

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation has taken up 237 road projects worth Rs. 23 thousand 173 crore so far. The Corporation will construct 13 thousand 554 kilometer long roads under BOT, Annuity, ADB and regular contract besides 24 modern border check-posts. So far, construction of 20 projects under BOT has been completed. Total 2,311 kilometer high quality roads have been constructed under these projects at a cost of Rs. 3,464 crore. Read more

New set-up implemented

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Thanks to efforts made by Animal Husbandry Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi during year 2011, the New Year 2012 has arrived with the gift of new set-up in the department. There were about 90 to 95 percent Assistant Veterinary Surgeons who were used to retire on the same post after completing entire service. Now, the new set-up has been implemented in the department. Read more

Farmers get fair price of their produce at paddy procurement centres

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Dozens of farmers like Shiv Pratap, Raghavendra Singh and Rajeshwar Prasad are happy that not only they get fair price of their produce, but middlemen have also been eliminated from paddy procurement centres. When these farmers of Rewa district used to take their paddy for selling it at Mandi, brokers would confront them. As a result, the farmers had to sell their paddy at the price cited by the brokers. Sometimes, they have had to return to their villages without selling their produce due to which both their hard work and money went down the drain. Read more

Published in December 31 extraordinary gazette

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The long-pending Madhya Pradesh Gau-Vansh Vadh Pratishedh (Sanshodhan) Vidheyak has received the Presidential assent following which it has become and Act and has been published in the extraordinary gazette. Read more

Hold meeting with local peoples’ representatives at police station-level in every two months

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta took a meeting of police officers at Guna today. He asked them to hold meeting at the police station-level in every two months with local people’s representatives, social workers and prominent citizens. Read more

Bhopal, January 3, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife Mrs Sadhna Singh were accorded welcome on their return to the city at the State Hangar here today. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was greeted with bouquets. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan exchanged New Year greetings with those present on the occasion. Read more

Rs 10 crore to be received for upkeep, development of Upper Lake

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur called on the Union Urban Development Minister Mr Kamal Nath during his New Delhi visit today and extended New Year greetings to the latter. During the interaction, Minister Mr Gaur informed the Union Urban Development Minister that an annual grant of Rs. 10 crore is provided to Chilka Development Authority for upkeep and cleaning of Chilka Lake in Orissa apart from a dredger machine worth Rs. 12 crore. Read more

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Distribution of quality mosquito nets has been started in eight malaria-prone tribal districts. Minister of State for Health Mr Mahendra Hardia launched distribution of mosquito nets at village Nalchha in Dhar district. Read more

Minister of state for general administration inaugurates joint foundation training course

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal inaugurated joint foundation training course to officers of various departments selected by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission at RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration here today. Read more

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Chief Minister is a public servant in democracy. Madhya Pradesh Government is working with a sense of service and public service is the prime objective of the government, he added. He said that everyone should work with complete dedication and honesty where he is. The Chief Minister was addressing people at a religious programme at Rehti today.  Read more

Let year 2012 become a milestone in improving living conditions of common people: CM

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Team Madhya Pradesh will have to take a resolve with new energy and enthusiasm for making year 2012 a milestone for taking concrete steps towards improving the living conditions of the common people. Read more

Sports competitions generate fresh fervour

Mr Chouhan inaugurates sports journalists union’s cricket tournament

Bhopal, January 4, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that journalism has become a challenging profession in view of the present-day complexities of life and professional competition. Events like sports competitions bring about a change in the monotonous life generate fresh energy and fill a new enthusiasm in life. Read more

People become more aware

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Thanks to increasing awareness among people towards registration of births and special arrangements by the State Government, unprecedented improvement has been witnessed in the birth registration status in the state. The birth registration status has risen to 87 percent in the year 2010 even as information is to be received from five districts. The role of Economics and Statistics Department’s special efforts has also been significant in improving this situation. Commissioner Economics & Statistics Dr. S.P. Sharma himself toured districts to ascertain practical difficulties. Read more

Seed producers’ cooperative societies should pay special attention to quality

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has asked the State Cooperative Seed Producers and Marketing Federation to pay special attention to producers quality. He also stressed on the need to increase the membership of seed producing farmers. Read more

Barbarous attitude witnessed during emergency is not adopted even in dictatorships

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that democracy in the country has been saved due to efforts of MISA detainees. The barbarous attitude during the emergency in the country is not adopted even in dictatorships. Mr Chouhan said that the State Government stands by MISA detainees. Read more

Appeal to constitute special committee for assessment of pollution

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the former to constitute a special committee for assessing the quantum of soil and water pollution around Union Carbide premises. The State Government will extend full cooperation in this task. In his letter, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that Group of Ministers headed by the Union Home Minister for disposal of issued pertaining to Bhopal gas tragedy has been reconstituted. Read more

To be felicitated publicly

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government will publicly felicitate gallant police officers and jawans. At the CM House today, he honoured the police officers who eliminated Sundar Patel dacoit gang in Satna and seized a weapons factory run by Naxalites in Bhopal and congratulated them on behalf of people of Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Chief Minister cautions officers

Don’t show favour towards negligent

Bhopal, January 5, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has cautioned officers that people should not wander about for getting their problems solved. The officers keeping files pending should be ready to face action. Jan-Sunwai (public hearing) should be made more effective. Read more

Multi-dimensional efforts for 24-hour power supply from 2013

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has emphasised the need for multi-dimensional efforts for meeting the target of supplying 24-hour power to consumers of the state from January 2013. Read more

Appropriate action taken at the state-level

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Medical Education Mr Mahendra Hardia has said in the context of drug trial cases that this matter comes under the jurisdiction of the Union Government. Despite this, the State Health Department took appropriate action at its level against the concerning doctors for not providing some details on some issues including drug trials conducted by them after the matter came to the fore. Mr Hardia informed that drug trials are conducted all over world. Read more

Open dialogue to be held on higher education issues

Preparations set in motion

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A Chhatra Panchayat (students’ mega meet) will be held at the Chief Minister House on January 12 with contemplating and discussing proposed policies and issues pertaining to further increase in facilities and improve quality of higher education and transforming it into with employment-oriented education system. Read more

Presents census reports

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Dr. Chandramauli called on the Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the Mantralaya here today. He presented National Atlas and reports on urban and rural population and Annual Economic Survey of Madhya Pradesh to the Chief Minister. Read more

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A State-level Panchayat will be held at the CM House on January 23 for providing commercial protection and social security to street vendors in the state. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to invite street vendors from all the parts of the state to the Panchayat. Read more

Investments worth Rs 12 thousand crore made

CM reviews energy department’s activities

Bhopal, January 6, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the resolve of 24-hour power supply to every house in the rural and urban areas of the state will be realised in the year 2013.  The State Government has invested a sum of Rs. 12 thousand crore for this purpose. Read more

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Accident-free conveyance of school children should be ensured by ensuring compliance of the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and Motor Vehicle Act. Instructions to this effect have been given by School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis to the Principal Secretaries of the Transport and School Education departments. School Education Minister Mrs Chitnis expressed grief over injury to school children in an accident recently in Bhopal and has taken the matter very seriously. Read more

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta inaugurated the 4th All-India Police Badminton Meet at the Tatya Tope Stadium here today. Sixteen teams and 82 players from 16 states are taking part in the competition, which will continue till January 9. Read more

Rs 1.60 crore sanctioned for maintenance of government quarters of police personnel

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Better sanitation arrangements, sewage line, streetlight and drinking water should be ensured in government housing complexes of police and armed forces. This instruction was given by Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta during his visit to these housing complexes on Friday. Read more

Guv at foundation day function of UCO bank

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that meeting social concerns is the true social service. He was addressing the 69th foundation day function of UCO Bank here today. Mr Yadav said that banks play important role in the implementation of the government’s beneficiary-oriented schemes for villages, the poor, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes and economically weaker sections. Read more

Guv declares 17th state youth festival closed

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said here today that youths infuse life in the country. They shoulder important responsibilities of the country and society as well. Future nation builders are also among these youths. Read more

Chief Minister bestows several gifts on Ashta

Bhopal, January 7, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Addressing a farmers’ convention at Ashta in Sehore district today, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh will be made happier and more prosperous. He distributed a sum of Rs. 41 crore among 21 thousand beneficiaries of various schemes. Read more

Urea supply from centre to MP less than demand for current Rabi season

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Union Government is supplying urea to Madhya Pradesh during the current Rabi season less than the demand. In this connection, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria has written a letter to Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers urging him to ensure supply as per the state’s demand. It may be mentioned that a demand of eight lakh 98 thousand 540 metric tonnes of urea was made by Madhya Pradesh for the months of October, November and December during the Rabi season against which only 7 lakh 65 thousand 926 metric tonnes of urea has been made available. Read more

New ration cards’ distribution from current month

Beginning to be made in Hoshangabad and Harda districts

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The first phase of Food Coupon Scheme to be introduced in the state for ensuring supply of food grains to the actual beneficiaries under targeted public distribution system is going to be completed during the current month. Distribution of new laminated and bar-coded ration cards will commence under the scheme this month in Hoshangabad and Harda districts. So far, 43 lakh persons have been registered in six districts of the state covered under the first phase of the scheme. Read more

Ward and zone offices of municipal corporations should be strengthened

Suggestions invited by January 15 for rationalisation of departmental structure

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): With a view to improving arrangements at municipal corporations, their ward and zone offices should be strengthened and their revenue level be increased. These views were expressed by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a meeting here today which was convened to discuss rationalisation of departmental structure. Read more

Pubic relations minister inaugurates rose show

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Flowers are symbols of equality and holiness. Flowers are used in one way or the other by the devotees of all the religions. These views were expressed by Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma while inaugurating the 31st All-India Rose Show here today. Read more

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A boundary wall will be constructed around the Mela ground in order to ensure effective management of the Ramleela Mela held on a large scale in Raisen. The Urban Administration Department will make available necessary funds for the proposed construction to be undertaken by the local Municipality. Read more

Country moving towards self-dependence in printing of currency: Mr Mukherjee

New banknote printing line unit inaugurated at Dewas banknote press

Bhopal, January 8, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Union Government is making constant efforts for prevention of fake notes’ circulation. Earlier, we had to import cent percent printing paper, ink and other necessary material, but now banknote paper is being produced in the country on a large scale. Ink is also being manufactured in the county. Read more

Success story

Farmers at the tail end get benefit

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The wish of the State Government of benefiting the last person in the last row is going to be fulfilled in Bhind district. Nowadays, crops of mustard are flourishing all over the district. This has become possible through efforts of the district administration to ensure availability of water at the tail ends of canals for the benefit of small and marginal farmers. About 11 thousand farmers residing in 120 villages of Bhind district depended on rains or others’ tube-wells to irrigate their fields due to absence of irrigation facilities. Read more

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A two-day meeting the empowered committee of states’ Finance Ministers will be held here from today. The meeting will be presided over by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the empowered committee Mr Sushil Modi. The meeting will discuss issues of states’ common interests. The committee will especially discuss proposed imposition of service tax on the basis of negative lists of services. Compensation of losses being suffered by states in the wake of reduction in the rates of sales tax by the Union Government and tendency of VAT revenue during year 2011-12 will also be reviewed. Read more

Two-day national workshop at Bhopal on January 9

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A two-day workshop has been organised on the subject of improvement in Indian cow progeny in the state capital under the aegis of Madhya Pradesh Gau-palan Evam Pashudhan Samvardhan Board. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the workshop at 11 am on January 9 at Manas Bhavan. Animal Husbandry Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi will preside over the function. Chairman of Akhil Bharatiya Gau Sewa Mr Shankar Lalji, national convener of Gauvansh Vikash Prakoshth Mr Radheyshyam Gupta will be guests of hour. Madhya Pradesh’s progressive farmers, cattle-rearers, Gaushal Directors, veterinarians and departmental officers will attend the workshop.

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the residence of Chief Minister’s Press Officer Dr. Bhupendra Gautam to offer condolence. Dr. Gautam’s mother Mrs Prem Gautam, wife of Mr Naval Kishore Gautam passed away at Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh on December 20, 2011. Read more

CM at Chhindwara public meeting

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh is among four major states in development and public welfare. This has been admitted even by Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee. Madhya Pradesh has crossed 10 percent agriculture growth rate while the average National Agriculture Growth Rate is much lower. Read more

Optional holiday to be given on Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

CM announces at national convention of All-India Saini Sabha

Bhopal, January 9, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that one female teacher doing best work in education sector will be bestowed with Rs. one lakh Savitri Bai Phule Award every year. Facility of optional holiday will be given on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. Read more

Constant review of right to Information necessary to fulfill common mans aspirations

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Legislative Affairs Minister Dr. Narottam Mishra has said that it is the bounden duty of every government and administrative person to be aware of parliamentary system and his/her own style of functioning in the democratic set-up where the people are the rulers. Read more

Accused of bovine animal trafficking wanted in several crimes

Mr Ajay Vishnoi’s statement

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi has said that the amendment Act for banning Bovine animal slaughter has not come into force yet, even then traffickers of Bovine animal have swung into action against it and trying to misuse media for their evil designs. Read more

Function held to mark completion of 150 years of archaeological survey of India

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that Archaeological Survey of India has introduced the young generation with art, culture, history, lifestyle and societies of the ancient eras by preserving buildings dating back to various periods in the original shape. Read more

Guv concludes 4th All-India police badminton championship

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that the state police has set a precedent by discharging its duties towards social concerns. He was concluding the 4th All-India Police Badminton Championship at Police Gymnasium Hall at Lal Parade Ground here today. Read more

CM to launch Madhya Pradesh Panch Parmeshwar Yojna today

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Panchayats and Rural Development Department is launching Madhya Pradesh Panch Parmeshwar Yojna with the objective of further empowering Gram Panchayats so that these institutions can work more effectively. Under the scheme, funds for various schemes will be provided to state’s a total 23,010 Panchayats in lump sum. The easy availability of financial resources will facilitate Gram Panchayats to work more easily and smoothly. This multi-purpose scheme will help strengthen the three-tier Panchayati Raj system further through infrastructure development. Read more

Bhopal, January 10, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh has achieved a record growth rate of 10.6 during the 11th Five-Year Plan. Now a target to achieve 12 percent growth rate has been fixed for the 12 Five-Year Plan. Cooperation of every section of society is necessary to achieve this objective. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was addressing a meeting of Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries here today. Agriculture Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria and Health Minister Mr Narottam Mishra were also present on the occasion.  Read more

Receives “Best cyber cop of India” award

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The state cyber police arrested 32 persons in 23 cases during the year 2011-12. FIRs have been registered in 63 cases this year. Cyber police have been constituted in Bhopal for effective control over and investigation into information technology-related crime in the state. Entire Madhya Pradesh is under the jurisdiction of cyber police. The state cyber police investigate information technology-based complaints after registering cases in various districts. A total of 1326 complaints were received by the state cyber police during the year 2011-12 out of which FIRs have been registered in 63 cases. Read more

Vision, willpower and time management are must for urban development

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Vision, willpower and time management are a must in the elected representatives for all-round development of cities. Tourist spots should be developed for ensuring increase in revenue in the urban areas. Read more

To be held on Vivekananda Jayanti on January 12

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma reviewed the preparations for Vidyarthi Panchayat at the Mantralaya here today. The students’ mega meet will be held at CM House on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on January 12. This is for the first time when the novel initiative of direct interaction with students is being taken for qualitative improvement in higher education through Vidyarthi Panchayat. Read more

Regional centres to be opened in Jhabua and Khargone

Mr Sharma reviews activities of Devi Ahilya university

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Dress code will be implemented for improving discipline and work culture in the state’s universities. Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma gave this instruction while reviewing the activities of Devi Ahilya University, Indore here today in the context of complaints about presence of unwanted people on the university premises. Read more

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A cheque for Rs 6 crore 53 lakh towards dividend and lease rent for the year 2010-11 was presented to Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today by the State Forest Development Corporation. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh and Chairman of State Forest Development Corporation Mr Guruprasad Sharma were also present on the occasion. Read more

Villages will not be left to lag behind in race for development

Bhopal, January 11, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asserted that villages will not be left to lag behind in the race for development at any cost. Real India resides in villages and Madhya Pradesh government is working to change the fate and image of villages. Read more

Rs 429 crore sanctioned for 1,187 KM long roads

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): With the assistance of Asian Development Bank, 1,187 kilometer long 234 all-weather roads will be built in 22 districts of Madhya Pradesh under Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojna. A sum of Rs. 429 crore 55 lakh will be spent on the construction of these roads. Due to efforts undertaken by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, construction of roads is going on in the rural areas of the state on a large scale under various schemes. This has given a new dimension of development in the rural life and villages are witnessing a pleasant change in their economic condition. Read more

CM will participate too

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Over one crore citizens of the state including 50 lakh students will perform mass Surya Namaskar with the resolve of ‘ek sath ek sanket urjawan Madhya Pradesh’ on January 12. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in the mass Surya Namaskar at Naveen Higher Secondary School, Arera Colony, Bhopal. Read more

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A delegation of Devri Gram Panchayat under Udaipura Janpad Panchayat of Raisen district called on Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence here today. Madhya Pradesh Housing & Infrastructure Board Chairman Mr Rampal Singh and Madhya Pradesh Gaupalan Evam Samvardhan Board Chairman Mr Shiv Chaubey were also present on the occasion.

Series of “Jinke Haq – Unse Baaten” continues

Ladli Laxmi Yojna is gift of Mahila Panchayat

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan who considers politics as a powerful medium for development and public service has established several new dimensions of development. The most important among these is the process of convening separate Panchayats of various sections of society for first-hand knowledge of their problems and thrashing out their solutions. Read more

Guv at foundation day function of cancer hospital

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that every person can make significant contribution to the service of society and humanity with the spirit of giving concrete shape to human sensitivities. He was speaking at the foundation day function of Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre at Idgah Hills here today. Read more

Lays foundation stone for Rs 130 crore works in Sitamau

Bhopal, January 12, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that participation of every citizen is necessary for making Madhya Pradesh a developed and golden state. He laid the foundation stones of Rs. 130 crore development works for the area during a farmers’ convention at Sitamau in Mandsaur district today. Read more

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Over 150 boy and girl students took part in mass Surya Namaskar programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Ahmadabad-Koh-e-Fiza, Bhopal on January 12, 2012, according to school principal Syed Rashid Ali. Those present on the occasion included president of Parent-Teacher Association Higher Secondary Wing Syed Farooq, Middle Wing Mrs. Ram Bai, Primary Wing Mrs. Renu Rajak, parents and staff members. Earlier, school principal Syed Rashid Ali threw light on the benefits and importance of Surya Namaskar and Pranayam.

Meeting held for rationalisation of departmental structure

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Municipal corporations and municipalities should adopt various methods to increase their revenue for development works under their respective jurisdictions. This was said by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a meeting convened for rationalisation of departmental structure of municipal corporations and municipalities here today. Read more

Offers flowers at statue of Swami Vivekananda

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan offered flowers to the statue of Swami Vivekananda at Polytechnic Square here today. Bhopal Development Authority Chairman Mr Surendranath Singh, District BJP President Mr Alok Sharma, youths and citizens were present on the occasion.

Vidyarthi Panchayat at CM House

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan made several important announcements regarding student welfare and their educational development at Vidyarthi Panchayat held at his official residence today. During direct interaction, the students invited to Vidyarthi Panchayat on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary put forth their suggestions about improvement in higher education and regarding procedures for facilities and education. Read more

CM showers gifts at Vidyarthi Panchayat

Rs 50 crore fund to be set up for student welfare in MP

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that a student welfare fund will be set up with an initial amount of Rs. 50 crore. He also announced constitution of Youth Commission at the earliest in the state. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan speaking at Vidyarthi Panchayat at his residence here today. Read more

Surya Namaskar a form of overall exercise

CM takes part in mass Surya Namaskar

Bhopal January 13, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that efforts should always be made by setting high ideals in the life. Surya Namaskar is an exercise of entire body. This encompasses such postures through which all limbs of the body are worked out. Read more

15.89 lakh hectare area irrigated during Rabi season

180 more minor irrigation projects to be sanctioned in three months

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In the wake of the exercise for increasing irrigation potential in the state, irrigation has been undertaken in 15 lakh 89 hectare area in the Rabi season alone. Utilisation of water in farms is the basis of projects’ success. Read more

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A meeting of Group of Ministers constituted in connection with Bhopal gas victims was held here today. It was chaired by Union Home Minister Mr P. Chidambaram. Union Ministers Mr Salman Khurshid, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mr Kamal Nath, Mr Jaipal Reddy, Mrs Jayanti Natarjan, Miss Selja and Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mr Babulal Gaur attended the meeting. A recommendation was made at the previous meeting of Group of Ministers that additional compensation worth Rs. two lakh per case should be given to 2,000 cancer-hit gas victims and 1,000 gas-affected people suffering from total renal failure. Read more

Road show in country and abroad before main programme, seminars in state

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish convened a meeting to review preparations for proposed Global Investors Meet – Destination Madhya Pradesh 2012 proposed to be held at Indore in October this year. Read more

Accord sanction of Rs 7396.52 crore for Rajiv Housing Scheme of four cities

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur called on the Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Miss Selja during his Delhi visit today and congratulated her for the initiative of Rajiv Housing Scheme started for the welfare of the urban poor.

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has greeted people and extended his best wishes to them on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. In his message, Mr Chouhan said that the festival of Makar Sankranti comes with the message of social harmony as per Indian traditions. Read more

Benefit of Gaon ki Beti Yojna also to be given to girl students of private colleges

Bhopal January 14, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that besides the government, society should also come forward for the success of Beti Bachao Abhiyan. He urged citizens to exchange greetings on the birth of daughter also like son. Read more

Rs one lakh each assistance for dependents of deceased

CM Mr Chouhan expresses profound grief over deaths in accidents

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed his profound grief over the casualties in an accident in Ratlam district. He has instructed to provide Rs. one lakh each assistance to dependents of the deceased and free treatment of the injured. He informed that orders have been given for a magisterial probe into the accident. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear this shock.

CM makes announcement at foundation stone function of flyovers

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to sanction Rs. 11 crore for roads damaged by excessive rains in Bhopal city. Mr Chouhan made this announcement at the foundation tone laying ceremony of two flyovers to be constructed under Bus Rapid Transit System Corridor at Peer Gate here today.  Read more

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a programme organised at Reliance Ground at Indore on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today. He said that Makar Sankranti teaches us to exercise control. Read more

Niwari PG College to be named after Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a grand rally in connection with Beti Bachao Abhiyan at Niwari in Tikamgarh district on late Friday night. He administered an oath to those present on the occasion to save daughters. Mr Chouhan said that daughters are pride of two families. A son may forget his parents, but daughters always add to the respect of their in-laws as well as parents. Mr Chouhan followed the tradition of honouring daughters by worshipping their feet. Read more

Powerful judiciary imperative for executive: Mr Patnaik

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said today that a committee will be constituted to further strengthen judicial system and its existing infrastructure in the state. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was addressing the inauguration function of Advocates’ Chamber and late Mr Laxmishankar Shukla Auditorium built at a cost of Rs. 3 crore 20 lakh on the premises of Indore Bench of High Court at Indore today. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan performs bhumi poojan of Swami Preetamdas auditorium at Indore

Bhopal January 15, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that every person’s participation is vital for making Madhya Pradesh a Golden State. He exhorted people to come forward to cooperate in the efforts for making Madhya Pradesh a Golden State. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, January 15, 2012

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been interacting with various sections of society for knowing their difficulties and problems and redressing them on the spot. Recently, the student section was also given ample opportunity to air their difficulties and themselves suggest what they want for redressal and improvement of higher education during a direct interaction with the Chief Minister at his residence. Mr Chouhan did not disappoint them and showered a plethora of gifts  on them, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Bhopal January 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has decided to allot lands to primary agriculture cooperative credit societies without any premium and on just Re. one annual lease rent for constructing godowns. The decision will facilitate the work of storing food grains procured in the state on support price as well as agriculture inputs. In a circular, the Revenue Department has instructed all the district collectors to take necessary action.  Collectors will be authorised to allot lands under the prescribed provision. Read more

Bhopal January 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that paucity of funds will not be allowed to come in the path of rural development. The work of connecting village roads with main roads is among the top priorities of the State Government. Mr Bisen was performing bhumi poojan of Behari-Lendejhari-Barbaspur-Kayadi Road in Balaghat district the other day. The road will be built at a cost of Rs. 2 crore 5 lakh under NABARD Scheme. Read more

Bhopal January 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has released the first installment of Rs. 704 crore under Panch Parmeshwar Yojna to all the 23,010 Gram Panchayats in the state. The funds have been made available to Gram Panchayats through concerning banks. There is a provision of making available lump sum funds to Gram Panchayats for infrastructure development of villages under Panch Parmeshwar Yojna in compliance with the provisions of State Finance Commission and 13th Finance Commission. Read more

50 companies to set up stalls

Bhopal January 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A career fair has been organised under Career Guidance Scheme at Maharani Laxmibai Post-Graduate (Autonomous) Girls College here on January 16. The career fair will be inaugurated by Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma at 10.30 am. Barkatullah University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nisha Dubey will preside over the function while the guests of honour will include Additional Director Education Bhopal-Narmadapuram Division Dr. U.C. Jain, Director Swami Vivekananda Career Guidance Scheme Prof. Amiya Pahare and Controller Exams Professional Education Board Mr Pankaj Trivedi. Read more

Wishes for state’s prosperity

Bhopal January 16, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): On the pious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed worship of Maa Naramada at Sethani Ghat in Hoshangabad today. His wife Mrs Sadhna Singh was present on the occasion. Extending hearty greetings to people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan wished for the state’s prosperity. Read more

Two-lane road to be converted into four-lane at a cost of Rs 776 crore

Mr Gaur informed during inspection

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The work of strengthening and widening Bhopal-Biaora Road will be undertaken under BOT Mode. This 105.60 kilometer stretch of National Highway-12 will be converted into four-lane from two-lane at a cost of Rs. 776 crore. Read more

Home minister issues instructions

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): At a meeting of officers held at the Mantralaya here today, Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta instructed that a woman desk should be set up at police stations up to tahsil-level. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan reviews energy department’s activities

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to accelerate feeder separation work. Ensure 16-hour power supply in the villages where feeders have been separated. Read more

National survey’s conclusions

CM undertakes quarterly review of woman & child development department

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Major and remarkable improvement has been witnessed in the condition of malnourished children in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Country to become prosperous through conservation of oil and gas

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that out future depends upon petroleum products. The more we will conserve oil and natural gas the more prosperous our country will be. The Governor was inaugurating ‘Oil and natural gas conservation fortnight 2012′ at Samanvay Bhavan here today. Read more

Those working legally should not be harassed in garb of strictness

CM undertakes quarterly review of mining department

Bhopal January 17, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that people indulging in illegal mining should not be spared. He said it should also be kept in mind that those working legally should not be harassed in the garb of ensuring strict action. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was undertaking quarterly review of Mining Department here today. Read more

Tour operators, hoteliers from country, state to take part

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tourism Meet Conclave and B-to-B will be organised at world heritage Khajuraho to be held on February 1 and 2 by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation with the cooperation of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI). The meet will focus on tourism feasibilities and available tourism facilities in the state. Tour operators, travel agents and businessmen connected with hotel industry and tourism sector will interact with each other at the meet. Read more

All-India Malwa trophy football tournament begins at Sironj

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Additional sanction of Rs. one crore has been given for the construction of sports complex at Sironj. Earlier, Rs. 54 lakh were sanctioned for it. A sports complex will also be constructed at Lateri at a cost of Rs. 55 lakh. This was announced by Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma at the inaugural function of All-India Malwa Trophy Football Tournament at Sironj today. Read more

Necessary improvement to be made in land revenue code

CM Mr Chouhan undertakes review

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Patwari bags will be converted into e-bags with a view to improving revenue administration at the field level. Distribution of e-bags to patwaris has begun. This will facilitate farmers and landowners to obtain khasra and other revenue documents easily. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today decided to constitute a Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission for working towards overall development of youths. It may be mentioned that Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had announced constitution of this commission during Students’ Panchayat at Chief Minister residence on January 12, the Vivekanand Jayanti. Read more

Students from Jammu-Kashmir call on Governor

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A team of students from Jammu-Kashmir who are on a Sadbhavna Yatra to Bhopal called on Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav at Raj Bhawan here today. Governor Mr Yadav said that atmosphere of progress will develop in the country and states through peace, unity and harmony. Read more

Dharmveer Bharti fellowship and Acharya Panini research bench to be established

University to give B.Tech degree in printing and technology

Bhopal January 18, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A Media Code of Conduct is being prepared by Makhanlal Chaturvedi Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya, which will be taught to students of journalism. The university will set up a fellowship in the memory of famous litterateur and journalist Dharmveer Bharti and a Research Bench in the memory of Maharishi Panini. Read more

Every single food grain will be procured from farmers on support price

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that every single food grain will be procured from farmers on support price. He instructed the officers to take strict action against the officers not transporting paddy as per route chart.  Read more

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Gas Relief Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has said that a dress code should be enforced in gas relief hospitals for ensuring distinct identity of employees and instills a sense of discipline among them. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan gives instruction during quarterly review

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh is the pioneer state in the use of information technology in government works. E-District Projects have been introduced in five districts of the state. The project will also be implemented in the remaining districts in future. Read more

Effective schemes to be chalked out by holding Shilpi Panchayat

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Services of professionals will be availed for re-establishing products of Vindhya Valley in the state. Read more

Quantum of milk collection is up by 80 percent in 2 years

CM reviews animal husbandry department’s activities

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Madhya Pradesh is on the road to White Revolution. The quantum of daily milk collection has gone up by 80 percent in just two years. One and a half lakh liters of milk is being sent from the state to Delhi, Mumbai and Nagpur. Four lakh liters of milk powder is being produced everyday. Read more

Bhopal January 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The entire service record of police officers and employees will be computerised. The computerisation of about 85 thousand police officers and employees will take six months. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta reviewed this work at Mantralaya today. Read more

120 asst profs appointed in medical colleges

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Since March 2011 till now, 120 posts of assistant professor have been filled in the state’s medical colleges. All the new appointees have joined their duties. Out of these, 77 vacancies have been filled in last one month. It is a major achievement towards fulfilling the norms of Medical Council of India (MCI). Roster was fully followed in these appointments. As a result, 13 appointees belong to scheduled caste, 23 to scheduled tribes and 9 to other backward classes. Read more

No discrimination with states in rural development works: Mr Ramesh

MP pioneer in implementation of rural development scheme: Mr Bhargava

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Union Rural Development Minister Mr Jairam Ramesh has said that the Union Government will not exercise any discrimination with states in rural development programmes. Read more

15 thousand hectare area notified

229 industrial centres and zones to get benefit

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Uninterrupted power supply and provision of other concessions to industries will become easier in 15 thousand hectare area with a view to accelerating the pace of state’s industrial development. For this purpose, 229 industrial centres and zones have been notified. Following the notification, these centres and zones are going to become even more active. Read more

Make revenue staff efficient as per new provisions of land revenue code

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed the district collectors and divisional commissioners to make the revenue staff efficient as per the new provisions of Land Revenue Code. He was interacting with them through Parakh videoconferencing programme here today. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan instructs to conduct survey

Honours saints at Godardev Mela

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed puja at Godardev Shiv Mandir in Chhindwara district today. He interacted with people at the fair held over there and assured them for an early survey for the construction of a dam on the river near the temple. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at Chanwalpani Antyodaya Mela

Bhumi poojan performed for works worth Rs 50 crore

Bhopal January 20, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A Van Panchayat will be convened at which support prices for forest produce will be fixed. The bonus which is given to Tendu leaf collectors will also be revised. Decisions on all-round development and progress of tribals and forest dwellers will also be taken at the Mahapanchayat. Read more

Students with up to Rs 5 lakh annual family income become eligible

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has amended Higher Education Loan Guarantee Scheme in the interest of students. As per the amendment, those students whose family income from all the sources is not more than Rs. 5 lakh will be eligible under the scheme. Parents or guardian of the student will have to move an affidavit that they do not possess enough assets for collateral security. Besides, they will also have to attach the details of their assets to the application. Read more

Chalk out schemes as per prevailing requirements

Mr Vijayvargiya inaugurates seminar

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Industries and Food Processing Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya has said that the construction of godowns for storing agriculture produce should be built as per prevailing requirements and on the practical pedestal instead of traditional style. Read more

Separate wing to be constituted in water resources department for quality control

More area irrigated during Rabi season than last year

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): This year, irrigation was undertaken in 15 lakh 91 thousand hectare area during the Rabi season, which is 7 lakh 30 thousand hectares more than the last year. Read more

Arrangement of lump sump funds for rural development on population basis

Performs bhumi poojan of works worth Rs 557.39 lakh

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Panch Parmeshwar Yojna has been launched in the state for overall development of villages. Lump sum funds to the tune of Rs. 5 lakh to 15 lakh will be provided for development works directly to Gram Panchayats on the basis of villages’ population. Read more

Augmentation, conservation of indigenous systems of medicine imperative

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that better healthcare and medical services can be made available to poor persons and villages through public participation. He was speaking at academic prize distribution function on the new premises of Mayo College on Airport Road here today. Read more

Assistance worth 7 crore provided to 16 thousand beneficiaries

Bhopal January 21, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that strict action will be taken against corrupt officers and employees and raids will be conducted on them by Lokayukta and EOW. Corruption will not be tolerated in the state at any cost. Read more

Final to be played between Mumbai and Jabalpur

Bhopal January 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): R.C.F. Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh XI Jabalpur will clash in the final of All-India Malwa Trophy Football Tournament being played at Sironj in the memory of Pt. Chandramohan Sharma. The final match will be played on Sunday, January 22 from 3 pm. It will also be telecast by state-level TV news channels. Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma will be present during the final match and will hand over prizes to the winners and runners-up. Read more

State and division-level awards announced

To be distributed on world consumers day

Bhopal January 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Voluntary organisations and individuals will be awarded for excellent contribution towards consumer protection in the state. For this purpose, cash prizes and citations will be given away at the division and state-levels. The prizes will be distributed on World Consumers Day on March 15.  The awards instituted by Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Directorate will be given for the calendar year 2011. The first prize on the state level will carry Rs. 15 thousand, second prize Rs. 10 thousand and third prize Rs. 5 thousand. Read more

Chief Minister appeals to farmers

Rs 7,000 irrigation projects to be implemented this year

Bhopal January 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to the farmers of the state to get themselves registered invariably for selling wheat on support price before the onset of procurement season. In the context of fulsome arrangements for irrigation, he has also assured that projects worth Rs. 7 thousand crore will be implemented this year and cement-concrete canals will be constructed. Mr Chouhan was addressing a function at Rehti in Budhni Vidhan Sabha constituency today. Read more

Guv inaugurates investment summit on food processing

Bhopal January 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has exhorted the organisations and experts connected with agriculture to interact with farmers and create awareness among them. We will have to convey information and drafts of methods and measures to farmers as to how they can maximise their income in the context of their local and geographical conditions of their respective areas. Read more

Had got new lease of life thanks to CM discretionary fund

Bhopal January 22, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Little girl Arushi who was saved from the jaws of death thanks to timely assistance by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan from his discretionary fund has now completed two years of her life. The newly born Arushi had sustained severe burn injuries in an incubator at a government hospital in Bhopal on January 23, 2010. It is but natural that Arushi’s parents bless Chief Minister Mr Chouhan from the core of their hearts on the occasion of her birthday. Read more

Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, January 22, 2012

Madhya Pradesh government is pioneer in girls education also apart from being a great champion of women’s cause in the country. The government that has launched Ladli Laxmi Yojna to benefit girls’ right from their births upto marriage, has also started various schemes for increasing their educational standard. Gaon Ki Beti Yojna is one among them. So far, benefit of this scheme was extended to rural girl students pursuing higher studies in government colleges.  Now the benefit of Gaon Ki Beti Yojna will also be extended to girl students of private colleges. This is a major boost to rural girl students in the state, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Historic recruitment of 64 thousand contractual teachers

Mrs Chitnis wishes for success

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government is going to recruit 64 thousand contractual schoolteachers of Grade-3 at one go for the first time in the history of Madhya Pradesh. Thirteen lakh 3 thousand candidates appeared in the exam conducted today for these recruitments. School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis has wished for the success of the candidates and congratulated the government staff for successful conduct of the exam. The State Government had taken the important decision of recruiting 64 thousand contractual schoolteachers for removing shortage of teachers in the state’s schools. Read more

Mr Sharma distributes prizes to players

Colourful conclusion of All-India Malwa trophy

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Seventh All-India Malwa Trophy Football Tournament came to a colourful conclusion at Sironj today. R.C.F. Mumbai lifted the trophy by beating Madhya Pradesh XI 2-1 in the keenly contested final. Public Relations and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma handed over prize worth Rs. one lakh and a trophy to the winners and Rs. 55 thousand along with a trophy to the runners-up. Read more

Barwani district; new beginning in new year

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched Beti Bachao Abhiyan in the entire state. Under the campaign, New Year 2012 has begun with a new initiative in tribal predominant district Barwani. The initiative has been taken by the district administration by signing an MoU with Messrs Olam Agro India Ltd. Under the scheme, 1150 girl students of class IX to XII residing in 57 girls hostels in the district will get free sanitary napkins for one year with the cooperation of the sugar mill situated at Ghatwa village in Thikri tehsil. Read more

Consent given for connecting tribal villages in MP with roads

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): On the insistence of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Rural Development Minister Mr Jairam Ramesh has given consent to the scheme for connecting tribal-predominant villages having upto 250 population with roads in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan had called on Union Rural Development Minister Mr Ramesh in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Chief Minister Mr Chouan said that permission has been granted to connect villages with upto 250 population with roads in the Naxal-infested are under IAP Project. Read more

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has exhorted the people connected with medical sector to serve people with the spirit of service not commercialism. Such efforts should be made by which the prestige earned by India in the world in the medical sector can be maintained. He said that expenses on medical treatment in India are much lower than other countries and doctors and paramedical staff behaves humanely with patients. Governor Mr Yadav was addressing the annual function ‘Stimulus 2012′ of Index Medical College at Indore today. Read more

Invites her for inauguration of Hindi university

Urges approval to special courts bill

Bhopal January 23, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan called on President Mrs Pratibha Devi Patil in New Delhi today. Mr Chouhan invited the President to inaugurate Atal Behari Hindi University to be established at Bhopal. On the occasion, he also urged her to grant approval to Madhya Pradesh Special Courts Bill 2011. Mr Chouhan informed that the university to be established at Bhopal will be the first of own kind, which will work for giving international identity to Hindi. He informed the President that apart from social science and science, the university will also impart Hindi-medium education in various other disciplines and subjects like medical sciences, engineering, law, management etc. and it will also ensure high-level research work. Read more

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Public Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. Narottam Mishra has said that the State Government is committed to provide better healthcare facilities to the common people in the state. Dr. Mishra said this while laying the foundation stone of a trauma centre at Datia on Sunday. The trauma centre will be established at a cost of Rs. 5 crore 59 lakh. Minister Dr. Mishra said that like entire state, the State Government is also making efforts to ensure better healthcare services in Datia district. Dr. Mishra said that labourers, farmers and weaker section are among the State Government’s top priorities. Read more

Union govt does not extend validity period

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain has informed here today that the State Government is going to cancel sugar control and licensing order. This action is being taken since the Union Government has not extended its duration in the notification issued earlier in this connection. Read more

Full opportunities to be provided to SC, ST children to make career

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has asked departmental officers to prepare a database of talented students belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and provide career guidance to them constantly for so that they may be selected to higher posts. Kunwar Shah was inaugurating a six-day leadership development camp here today. Read more

Ensure quality in rural construction works under Panch Parmeshwar Yojna

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed the district collectors to ensure quality in the rural construction works to be undertaken under Panch Parmeshwar Yojna. In a letter send to this effect, the Chief Minister has stressed the need for giving special attention to this factor. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said in his letter that constant monitoring and examination of the quality of construction works should be ensured by dividing sectors of the district for convergence through all the technical departments in the district with a view to strengthening the scheme. Read more

Strengthen all arrangements for wheat procurement

Ensure storage arrangements right from now

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In view of the experiences of the bumper crop wheat, its procurement and storage during the last Rabi season, preparations for procurement in the next season should be made right from now. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan instructed to strengthen all the procedures of procurement. Read more

Specific places for vending to be identified

CM addresses street vendors’ panchayat

Bhopal January 24, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): All street vendors in Madhya Pradesh will have Identity Cards in next three months. Specific places will be identified for them. In order to enable them carry out their business smoothly, a scheme to provide them loan on lower interest rate will be chalked out soon. Besides, they will get credit cards. Read more

Decision taken at joint meeting of departments

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A meeting was held here today to discuss upgradation of roads up to various tourism centres in the state. The meeting held at Mantralaya was chaired by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur. Read more

Urges for early clearance of MP special court bill 2011

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today met the Union Home Minister Mr P. Chidambram and urged him to clear the Madhya Pradesh Special Court Bill 2011 which is pending with Govt. of India for approval. Read more

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): ‘Madhya Pradesh is the best performing State in the country in the field of providing Health Services’. This was disclosed at the meeting between Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr Gulam Nabi Azad and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan when the former called on the latter at his office today. Read more

Determination can change history: CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that history can be changed with determination. The State Government has turned corporations and boards suffering losses into profit-making undertakings. He congratulated entire team of MP Agro for earning Rs. 36 lakh 72 thousand profit for the first time. Read more

Guv to inaugurate state-level function at state capital

Exhibition and prizes to be added attractions

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): National Voters’ Day will be observed with full dignity and glory in all the 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh on January 25. On the occasion, voters who remained uncovered due to some reasons during the campaign last month will get an easy chance at every polling centre to get their names added to voters’ lists. At the functions tomorrow, Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) will be handed over to the voters whose names have been added to the voters’ list published recently. The state-level function will be inaugurated by chief guest and Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav. Read more

Cabinet decisions

30 acre more land for Infosys in Indore

Bhopal January 25, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today endorsed state’s new wind energy project policy-2012. Following implementation of this policy, the pace of establishment of technically feasible 1200 MW wind energy projects will be accelerated. Provisions for allotment and development of projects have been simplified in the new policy. Developers will be able to invest about Rs. 7200 crore under the policy. The policy specially encourages medium-level wind energy projects. Read more

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Minister for Culture and Public Relations, Mr Laxmikant Sharma has congratulated renowned Dhrupad singers Mr Umakant Gundecha and Mr Ramakant Gundecha and senior journalist Mr Vijaydutt Shridhar on being conferred the Padmashree award. Read more

CM at talented students’ felicitation function

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that no hindrance will be allowed to come in the way of children’s education. The Higher Education Guarantee Scheme will be simplified. Now the State Government will give guarantee for loan to be obtained by students whose family income is upto Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum and will also pay interest payable on the loan. Read more

Every hurdle in Mahakaushal’s industrial development will be removed: CM

Utsav to be held every year

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Mahakaushal including Jabalpur will not be allowed to lag behind in the race for development. Every hurdle in this connection will be removed. The Chief Minister also formally launched the Panch Parmeshwar Yojna at the district-level on the occasion. Read more

Need for new technology and research in solar energy sector

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has said that much more work has yet to be undertaken in the solar energy sector. The Governor was inaugurating a one-day seminar on the challenges and possibilities in solar energy sector at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya here today. Read more

Youths should strengthen democracy: Guv

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav has appealed to youths to exercise their franchise in maximum number and thus strengthen democracy. Governor Mr Yadav was addressing the state-level function on the occasion of National Voters’ Day here today. Read more

Discharge responsibility towards states reconstruction

Bhopal January 26, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings to all the residents of the state and the country on the pious occasion of Republic Day. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has exhorted citizens of the state to discharge their responsibility towards for the progress and reconstruction of the state to the best of their ability. Read more

Community-govt partnership must for development

Address to people on Republic Day

Bhopal January 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon citizens to efficiently discharge their duties for re-building and development of the state. He said that the state government’s approach to development is founded on community-government partnership. Read more

MISA detainees not possessing records will also to get honorarium

Bhopal January 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Describing MISA detainees during Emergency as heroes of second war of independence, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that country’s democracy is alive due to the MISA detainees. Read more

Impressive parade by armed force

Attractive presentation of overall development in tableaux

Bhopal January 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav unfurled the national flag on the occasion of 63th Republic Day at the state-level function at Lal Parade ground here today. Read more

Continue honest and resolute efforts for development and prosperity

Enthusiasm and fervour mark main function

Bhopal January 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav took salute and unfurled national flag on the occasion of 63th Republic Day at local Lal Parade Ground today. Speaking on the occasion, he said that entire society’s participation is vital for the progress of state and country and people’s prosperity. There is need for working with honesty, dedication and determination. He said that small bits of efforts are also important in the quest for transformation. Referring to remarkable efforts being made by the government in various sectors, he said that we should keep attached to our roots, do not forget Indian traditions and values and always remember those known and unknown martyrs due to whose sacrifices we are breathing in the pleasant atmosphere of independence now. Governor Mr Yadav said that good governance is the key to the success of democracy. Read more

Inspects parade

Bhopal January 27, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The 63th Republic Day was celebrated in Jabalpur district with enthusiasm and fervour. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan unfurled the national flag and inspected a joint parade at the main function held at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Stadium ground at Jabalpur district headquarters. Read more

Cooperative movement of MP should be effectively projected

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that the proposed international conference on cooperatives to be held at Bhopal on February 9 and 10, 2010 is a matter of price for Madhya Pradesh. He urged the members of cooperative institutions to ensure effective presentation of cooperative movement of the state at the international conference. Read more

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has said that besides development of individual, talent is also useful from the point of view of state and country’s progress. Apart from improving upon their career, students also play an important role for society. Read more

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav inaugurated 27th National Lokrang Festival of traditional and folk arts at Swaraj Park on the premises of Ravindra Bhavan here in the evening of Republic Day. Read more

Patrakar Panchayat to be convened to redress journalists’ problems: CM

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mrt Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that journalism has become more challenging in this era of competition. He said that journalists are sentinels of democracy. Mr Chouhan was addressing a journalists convention and get-together of journalists’ families organised by Madhya Pradesh Working Journalists’ Federation here yesterday. The Chief Minister announced to convene a journalists’ panchayat soon at his residence. Read more

CM for maximizing development opportunities for tribal communities

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that development and growth opportunities would be maximized for the tribal communities. The State Government is committed to ensuring all round development of tribal families. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan gives instructions

Bhopal January 28, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that like Commercial Taxes Department, online facilities should also be provided in the Excise Department. All the departments should move towards e-payment arrangement. Read more

749 circuit km lines to be laid this year

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Considerable reduction in transmission losses has been registered in the state during the last nine years. The percentage of transmission losses was 7.93 in the year 2002-03, which has come down to 3.74 in the year 2010-11. The Power Transmission Company has chalked out a comprehensive action plan for strengthening and upgrading the transmission grid in Madhya Pradesh. Work of laying 18.47 circuit kilometer transmission lines was completed in the year 2010-11. The capacity of high-tension sub-stations was increased by 2193 MVA. Read more

60 lakh metric tonnes of wheat estimated to be procured on support price this year

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Food & Civil Supplies Department has decided to adopt e-procurement process for simplifying the procedure for wheat procurement on support price. A two-day workshop is being organised at Academy of Administration here from January 30 for successful implementation of the arrangement. The workshop will be participated by district collectors and representatives of procurement agencies. About 60 lakh metric tonnes of wheat is estimated to be to be procured on support price in the state this year. Read more

Village development works not to be halted for funds crunch now: Mr Khatik

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Scheduled Castes Welfare and minister incharge of the Chhatarpur district Mr Harishankar Khatik has said that now development works will not be halted in Gram Panchayats following implementation of Panch Parmeshwar Yojna in the state. Now, Gram Panchayats will receive adequate lump sum funds for development on the basis of their respective populations. Minister of State for Scheduled Castes Welfare was addressing a function at Chhatarpur on Friday where Panch Parmeshwar Yojna was formally launched in the district. Read more

About 200 percent rise in ten years

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The number of beneficiaries receiving nutritious food from 78 thousand 929 Anganwadi centers in the state has gone up by three-fold in seven years. During the year 2003-04, the number of beneficiaries was 28 lakh 56 thousand 466, which has risen to 83 lakh 97 thousand 368 now. Similarly, the percentage of increase in the number of such beneficiaries was 37.68 in the year 2002-03 in comparison to that of the year 2001-12. It has now risen to 234.26 percent. Read more

CM gives away letters of at Antyodaya Mela

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave away benefits worth Rs. 112 crore 19 lakh 74 thousand to the beneficiaries at development block-level Antyodaya Mela at Shamshabad today. At the Mela, cheques, sanction letters, certificates etc worth Rs. 48 crore 98 lakh 16 thousand were distributed to 12 thousand 226 beneficiaries. Besides, works constructed at a cost of Rs. 31 crore 5 lakh were dedicated and foundation stones of 216 works costing Rs. 32 crore 16 lakh were also laid on the occasion. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan also launched Panch Parmeshwar Yojna in the district. Read more

CM reviews activities of technical education department

Bhopal January 29, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Technical Education Department will constitute a Career Counselling and Placement Society for making guidance and employment available to pass-outs of technical education institutions of Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Award Rs 100,000

Bhopal January 30, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Madhya Pradesh Government will hold an international contest for designing Bhopal Hajj House. The architect whose design is selected as the best will be presented an award of Rs. 100,000 by the state government. The above announcement was made by the Madhya Pradesh Backward Classes & Minority Welfare and Animal Husbandry Minister Ajay Vishnoi when a delegation of prominent Muslims of Bhopal led by social activist Mohammad Aslam Khan called on the minister to thank him for earmarking land for the Hajj House in the city. The delegation expressed gratitude to the minister for taking initiative to fulfill their long pending demand for Hajj pilgrims of the state.

To be started from February 1

Bhopal January 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will undertake Padyatra in the rural areas of the state from February 1 with a view to having firsthand knowledge of ground realities of the schemes’ implementation. Mr Chouhan will start his Padyatra from village Magriya in Nasrullahganj tahsil of Sehore district at 11 am. From there, he will undertake journey upto villages Gorakhpur, Semarpani etc and directly interact with people. The Chief Minister will undertake spot inspection of the ongoing development works in the villages. He will himself witness the ground realities of field implementation of all the schemes including those pertaining to water, power and roads. Read more

Poor girl brain tumour operation performed with assistance from discretionary fund

Bhopal January 30, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): ‘These two daughters are the only hope of my life. My life was engulfed virtually by darkness when I came to know that one of them, Shalini, has brain tumour. Bearing the high expenses on brain tumour operation was beyond my resources. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan at international Baudhh Mela

Bhopal January 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Lord Buddha was the light of the world. He introduced the world smitten by materialism with divine knowledge. Mahatma Buddha belonged to entire world. The State Government has reserved 68 acre land for the establishment of International Buddhist University. It is our endevour to develop the university in such a way that it disseminates teachings of Buddhism throughout the world. He informed that the process for establishment of the university is pending with the Union Government for approval. Read more

Beneficiaries get assistance worth Rs 132 crore

Dignity of the poor will be maintained: CM

Bhopal January 30, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Assistance worth Rs. 132 crore was given away to beneficiaries at a grand Antyodaya Mela at BHEL Dussehra Maidan here today. During the Mela, material/cheques and cash assistance worth Rs. 48 were given away to one lakh 20 thousand beneficiaries under various schemes while scholarships worth Rs. 84 crore were sanctioned and distributed on the spot. Read more

Mr Vaish inaugurates state-level training

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has made it clear today that farmers must get themselves registered by February 15 for selling wheat on support price this year. Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish inaugurated a two-day state-level training programme in connection with e-procurement of wheat here today. Read more

Meeting of state-level commercial taxes advisory committee held

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Several important decisions were taken for the benefit of traders and businessmen and budget-related suggestions were sought from them at a meeting of State-level Commercial Taxes Advisory Committee here today. Read more

CM reviews activities of gas relief & rehabilitation department

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A demand has been raised with the Union Government to provide Rs. 10 lakh compensation each to the kin of 15 thousand 342 persons who died in Bhopal gas tragedy. Representatives of gas victims will be taken to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister. Read more

CM reviews activities of urban administration & development department

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The cities of the state will be given a facelift. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed to chalk out two-year action plan for developing beautiful and clean cities having ultramodern basic amenities. Read more

Preferred posting to be given for rendering service in rural areas

CM reviews activities of health department

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Treatment of ovarian diseases among women will now be included in Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna. The 108-Ambulance Scheme, which has proved its utility, will now be known as Sanjeevni-108. Read more

CM underscores daughters’ importance

Bhopal January 31, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Underling the importance of daughters, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Laxmi resides where women are worshipped. He said that besides worshipping girls, there is also need for enhancing their honour and dignity. Read more

Decision taken at meeting of state health committee

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Model maternity wings will be built in 22 district hospitals of the state. Special newborn intensive care units have been started so far in 34 districts of the state. Read more

Mr Sharma informs meeting of public relations department advisory committee

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that a Patrakar Panchayat will be held at Chief Minister’s residence in April with a view to knowing and solving journalists’ problems. Mr Sharma was addressing a meeting of Public Relations Department Advisory Committee at Mantralaya today. Read more

MoU signed in presence of Chief Minister

Infosys to invest Rs 600 crore

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In the presence of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Information Technology, Commerce & Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya, an MoU was signed between leading IT company of the country Infosys and Madhya Pradesh government at Mantralaya here today. Read more

Important decision at agriculture cabinet

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Farmers in Madhya Pradesh will be able to lift additional quantity of fertilisers without any additional interest from March 1. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Special auxiliary police recruitment rules amended

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today endorsed the Mukhyamantri (Path Par Vikray Karne Wale) Shahri Gharibon Ke Liye Kalyan Yojna-2012 (Chief Minister’s Welfare Scheme 2012 for Urban Street Vendors). This scheme will safeguard the livelihood of urban street vendors. Following development of infrastructure in the urban areas for this, street vendors will be provided places for running their business. Read more

Nature and humans complementary to each other: CM

Bhopal, February 1, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan dedicated the fourth carbon mapping centre (carbon flux tower) of the country under National Carbon Project here today. Read more

Paddy procurement on support price to continue till February 4

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Paddy procurement on support price in Madhya Pradesh will continue till February 4. Earlier, the paddy procurement was scheduled to end on January 31. Cooperative society managers have been instructed that to make arrangements to ensure that all the paddy from farmers is procured on support price by February 4. This information was given at a meeting chaired by Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen at Mantralaya here today.  Minister Mr Bisen informed that paddy procurement process has been affected in Balaghat, Mandla and Seoni districts due to rains from January 28 to 30. Read more

Timekeeper, junior engineer and head master suspended

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Additional Chief Secretary Mr O.P. Rawat disposed of people’s pending cases through Samadhan Online at National Informatics Centre here today. The cases disposed of today included pending payment of insurance money, complaints about excess electricity bills and non-release of scholarships. Read more

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh has witnessed social harmony and goodwill among all sections of society during the last eight years. No riots or incidents of social conflict occurred during this period. At village Gorakhpur in Sehore district, Mr Chouhan was weighed against laddus and people lifted him on their shoulders as an expression of their joy and happiness. Read more

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed surprise over the delay made by the Union Government in converting the Special Courts Bill into Act, but at last the Bill has been approved. The State Government will constitute a Special Court under the Act immediately after the approval to the Bill is received from the Union Government. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has welcomed the ruling of the Supreme Court about fixing a four-month deadline for the government to take decision on investigation into complaints of corruption. Read more

CM undertakes Padyatra in rural areas; several development works dedicated and launched

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the development works carried out during last eight years have outdone the works witnessed during previous sixty years in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

CM interacts with common people during Vikas Yatra

Bhopal, February 2, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that process of development has got underway in the state. No discrimination of categories will be made in development works. Equal treatment will be meted out to all the sections, categories and communities. Read more

State pioneer in livelihood based on medicinal plants

Bhopal, February 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh is a nursery of medicinal plants and natural sources. Pioneering works are being undertaken in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the employment sector regarding medicinal plants through cooperative sector. This information was given at a three-day national workshop held from January 30 to February 1, 2012 at RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration here. Eighty-five representatives from 22 states of the country participated in the workshop organised jointly by Madhya Pradesh State Minor Forest Produce Federation and National Medicinal Plant Board. Read more

State-level competitions to be organised now

First event at Nagda on February 25-26

Bhopal, February 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Sports activities of labourers in the state are being expanded further. With this in view, a decision has been taken to organise state-level competitions of various sports for them. Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board will organise first of such competitions at Nagda in Ujjain district on February 25 and 26. It may be mentioned that labour sports competitions of labourers were organised recently in six divisions from November to January.  Read more

98 percent of allocation under modernisation scheme utilised

MP among pioneer state in funds utilisation

Bhopal, February 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Availability of buildings, vehicles, weapons, computers and other equipments has been ensured under Police Modernisation Scheme in Madhya Pradesh. By the year 2010-11, funds to the tune of Rs. 876 crore 58 lakh were allocated under the scheme out of which Rs. 814 crore 20 lakh have been utilised. It may be mentioned that 98.37 percent of the funds received under Police Force Modernisation Scheme by the year 2009-10 have been utilised. Since the state was among the pioneer states in terms of funds utilisation, it was allocated maximum funds under the scheme for the year 2010-11. Read more

Bhopal, February 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh to three families of Sehore. The families to whom financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh has been sanctioned belong to Mr Ramesh Chandra Yadav and Mr Ram Bharose Malviya of village Semalpani in Nasrullahganj tahsil while Mr Dwarka Prasad of village Mahagaon, who died recently. Financial assistance worth Rs. 2 lakh is being provided to Mrs Basubai, wife of late Mr Ramesh Chandra and Rs. one lakh each to Mrs Anusuiya Bai, wife of late Mr Ram Bharose and Mrs Gita Bai, wife of late Mr Dwarka Prasad.

Three-day Matsya Utsav to showcase fish-world at Bhopal

Lectures on modern fisheries techniques

Bhopal, February 3, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Matsya Utsav and Machhua Panchayat will be held at the state capital from February 4 to 6. Machhua Panchayat will be held on February 4 at Lal Parade Ground during the mega event. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan will interact with fishermen at Machhua Panchayat from 2 pm, talk to them and hear their problems. MP Mr Prabhat Jha, Water Resources Minister Mr Jayant Malaiya, Commerce & Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya, Panchayats & Rural Development Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava, Farmers’ Welfare & Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria, Fisheries Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi and about ten thousand fishermen will take part in the event. Read more

Madhya Pradesh stands fifth in country

Comes at par with Gujarat

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The results of measures adopted towards industrial progress of the state during the last some years have started coming to the fore. As per the situation upto the first three months of the current fiscal, Madhya Pradesh has attained fifth position vis-à-vis industrial investment growth rate. Another major feather in Madhya Pradesh’s cap is that it has registered four percent share in the total investment in the country. These figures have been disclosed by the latest report of Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Read more

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In a simple function held at Fabrication division (FBM) of BHEL, Bhopal, Executive Director Mr. S.S. Gupta, in the presence of GM (Fabrication) Mr N.R. Edkie & GM (WEX & MOD) Mr D.K. Dikshit, and other Senior officials, inaugurated the newly upgraded Edge Milling machine from the antiquated Edge planing machine. The above   conversion has been carried out by the Manufacturing Technology Development (MTD) Group, headed by GM (WEX & MOD). On this occasion, the Executive Director congratulated the team for upgrading around 30 years old machine with innovative features. Read more

MNREGA sub-plan to be implemented in 16 districts of MP

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has started implementation of Narmada Parikrama-Path Up-Yojna under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Narmada flows travelling 1312 kilometers from its originating place Amarkantak upto Bharuch in Gujarat through extremely beautiful hills and plains. Efforts will be made for development of Parikrama-Path in the rural areas of 16 districts of the state including Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Hoshangabad, Raisen, Sehore, Harda, Dewas, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Dhar and Alirajpur. Read more

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Every possible effort is being undertaken to make the state self-reliant in power generation. Giving top priority to feeder separation and completion of new thermal power projects, important targets have been fixed to complete works within time-limit. A target has been fixed to start power generation in two extension units of 250 MW of Satpura thermal power plant, Sarni, August and November this year respectively. Besides, a proposal is also under consideration to replace five old 62.5 MW units of Sarni plant with a new unit of 660 megawatts. Read more

Matsya Utsav to commence with Machhua Panchayat

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh government will organise Matsya Utsav for the first time in the state in the interests of fishermen and fish farmers. Besides common people, ten thousand fishermen will also take part in the three-day Matsya Utsav at Lal Parade Ground here from February 4 to 6. Matsya Utsav would begin with Machhua Panchayat. Machhua Panchayat will be held on February 4 from 2 PM where Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will interact with fishermen and hear their problems. Read more

Unparalleled precedent

Vasudev Panchayat tells CM they don’t need anything

Bhopal, February 4, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): It would be indeed a marvel if a person, his entire village as well as Panchayat says publicly that they do not have any demand. But it is true and the truth has come to the fore at Vasudev village in Nasrullahganj tahsil of Sehore district. Villagers’ face were writ large with happiness and pride while telling this from the core of their hearts to Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh, who had reached there during his Vikas Yatra on Wednesday. Vikas Yatra has been started with a view to taking stock of ground realities and knowing people’s problems in the entire state. Read more

Mr Gaur inaugurates mega Lok Adalat

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief & Rehabilitation Minister Mr Babulal Gaur inaugurated a Mega Lok Adalat held for gas-affected people by the Welfare Commissioner Bhopal Gas Tragedy here today. Minister Mr Gaur said that cases of gas-affected people are very sensitive. Read more

Institute to be set up for training for army recruitment exams

Mr Chouhan reviews school education department

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed that an institution should be set up for imparting training to youths of the state for recruitment exams of army. Following this, maximum number of youths from Madhya Pradesh will be able to join the army. Mr Chouhan gave this instruction during the review of School Education Department here today. He also instructed to give special attention to quality of education. School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis was also present at the meeting. Read more

Action on negligence in providing services

CM reviews public service management dept

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Institutionalising delivery of public services in the state, at least 100 Public Service Centres will start functioning by June this year. Software for public service management for these centres will be developed in next two months. Read more

Loans to 80 thousand fishermen at one percent interest rate

Mr Chouhan makes several announcements

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to change the name of Fisheries Department and also constitution of Fisheries Board within a month. He said that like farmers, fishermen will also be provided the facility of loans at one percent interest rate. Read more

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings to people on Milad-Un-Nabi that marks the birth of Prophet Mohammad. In his message, Mr Chouhan said that the occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi inspires us to rededicate ourselves to the task of building an egalitarian society. He said that India has a cherished heritage of brotherhood, peaceful diversity and love. Read more

Model presentation made before CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, February 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A model generating light from water and sunlight was presented before Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today. The model developed by Miss Laxmi N. Menon from Kerala can light up dark places in buildings during the day. Read more

Bagh print artists of MP make demonstration of art

Bhopal, February 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Bharat Mahotsav was held from January 26 to February 5 in Bahrain (UAE). Seven handicraftsmen of India including two from Madhya Pradesh took part in the event. Other handicraftsmen of India who took part in the event were from Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh etc. Two Bagh print artists from Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh demonstrated the art of Bagh Thappa printing at Bharat Mahotsav. Read more

Fish breeding should be made profitable with livelihood: Mr Vishnoi

Scientists at technical session stress on use of new techniques in fisheries

Bhopal, February 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Fisheries Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi has said that fish breeding should not remain confined to earning livelihood just to make both the ends meet, but should also turned into a profitable occupation. Mr Vishnoi was addressing a technical session at Matsya Utsav 2012 here today. Read more

Conference to focus on economic and social changes

Bhopal, February 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): An international conference on cooperatives will be held at Bhopal on February 9 and 10 on the premises of Vidhan Sabha. At the conference, over 350 national and international experts discuss the subject of economic and social changes by the use of cooperatives. The Seminar will be inaugurated by the Union Agriculture Minister Mr Sharad Pawar at Meeting Hall of Vidhan Sabha at 10 am on February 9. Read more

MP initiative for girls’ education termed as prescriptive for other states

Bhopal, February 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh has been judged as the best performing state in the Country in respect of promoting education of girls through innovative initiatives. The initiative of Madhya Pradesh has been termed as prescriptive for other states, according to a national level Survey. The survey was jointly carried out by national level magazine and Abacus Market Research Survey, New Delhi.  Read more

Eight industrial units to commence production from next year

Investment worth Rs 32 thousand 878 crore made in units

Bhopal, February 6, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The pace of industrial development is going to pick up more speed. Eight industrial units will commence production during the year 2012-13. Investment worth Rs. 32 thousand 878 crore has been made in these units. The State Government is making constant efforts for increasing the quantum of industrial development. Read more

Mr Gaur instructs to chalk out action plan

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Tourism Development Department should chalk out an action plan to develop Hathaikhera Dam as a tourist spot. This instruction was given by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a meeting here today. Mr Gaur said that a proposal should be prepared for obtaining grants under Union Government schemes for developing the dam as a tourist spot. The Urban Administration Minister said that development of Hathaikhera tourist spot will make available a recreation centre to people and lead to increased attention to its safety and protection. Read more

Members of industry advisory council shower encomiums

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In the eyes of industrialists, it is thanks to industry-friendly policies of Madhya Pradesh that it has become one of the front-ranking states in industrial investment. The industrialists say in unison that the power supply made to industries in Madhya Pradesh is better than several developed states. Read more

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh presented with Panasonic Green Globe Award by Additional Chief Secretary Mr Swadeep Singh and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Mr Ramesh K. Dave here today. The award was received by them during New Delhi Sustainable Development Summit-2012 at New Delhi on February 2. Read more

Mr Gupta chairs 17th meeting of Rajya Sainik board

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta chaired the 17th meeting of Rajya Sainik Board here today. The meeting discussed provision of 10 percent and 20 percent reservation to ex-servicemen in class-III and class-IV posts respectively and applying carry-forward system in it, extension of reservation benefit to ex-servicemen vis-à-vis reserved post in police recruitment and making available vehicles on hire for Beti Bachao Abhiyan and officers of District Ex-Servicemen Welfare Board. Read more

Meadow lands not to be distributed

CM gives away state-level Gopal awards

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that protection and augmentation of livestock is very necessary. Human beings cannot do without them. Their importance has been stressed in the Indian culture for thousands of years. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was addressing a function held to give away state-level Gopal Awards here today. Read more

Industrialists praise state whole-heartedly

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Industrialists say that Madhya Pradesh will become industrial hub. Here, policies are industry-friendly and officers are cooperative. The facilities made available during the last 7-8 years have expanded the state’s industrial scenario so much that it was not done even in the period of 25 years before it. Read more

Disrespect to the Prophet will not be tolerated : Mufti Abul Kalam

Bhopal, February 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A function cum educational camp presided by Mufti Abul Kalam sahib was organised at Nanhi Bi Masjid, Qazi Camp, on the grand festival of Eid Milad-un-Nabi with great fervour and joy. The main emphasis was laid upon the life and teachings of the Prophet (s.a.w.s) along with the beliefs and customs followed by the majority of Muslims as well as the erroneous principles of Salafis. Two eminent scholars namely Mohammed Abu Bakar sahib and Syed Huzefa sahib were the chief guests. Read more

Mr Verma performs bhumi poojan and dedicates development works

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Revenue & Rehabilitation Minister Mr Karan Singh Verma visited villages Imlikhera, Gerukhan, Patni and Salikhera in Sehore district today. At Imlikhera, he performed bhumi poojan of a Panchyat building to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 10 lakh and CC road to be built at a cost of Rs. 3.50 lakh at village Patni. Mr Verma also dedicated a new room of school constructed at a cost of Rs. 5 lakh 40 thousand at village Patni. Read more

Power generation capacity increases by over two-fold to 6152 MW

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Besides prioritising increase in power generation capacity, the State Government paid special attention to better maintenance of power plants, distribution, power transmission, power management etc. during the last years. Read more

Mr Khatik at Ravidas Jayanti Samaroh

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Scheduled Caste Welfare Mr Harishankar Khatik has said that the State Government is committed to all-round development of scheduled castes. He stressed the need for effective spread of education in the community. Read more

Mr Gaur issues instructions

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The concerning departments should develop Hathaikhera Dam into a tourist attraction like the city’s Upper Lake. This instruction was given by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur during an inspection of Hathaikhera Dam here today. Read more

Make life meaningful by following path of sacrifice and service

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Urban Administration Minister Mr Babulal Gaur attended various functions held to mark 635th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas at Sant Ravidas Nagar-Barkhera and Karond crossing here today. In his address, Mr Gaur said that no work is small or big. Read more

Rs 500 fine imposed for not delivering services in time-limit

Bhopal, February 8, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Non-delivery of services under Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act within time-limit to an applicant cost dear for Anganwadi supervisor Miss Anju Gupta of Kirnapur of Balaghat district. District Collector Mr Vivek Kumar Porwal has imposed a fine of Rs. 500 on her for delay in delivery of services to the applicant. The amount of fine will soon be recovered from Miss Gupta and handed over to the applicant. Baby Gauri, daughter of Jeewanlal Hirwane of village Kinhi in Kirnapur development block had not got benefit under Ladli Laxmi Yojna. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, February 8, 2012

As a step taken towards improving the power related problems in Madhya Pradesh, the State Government paid special attention to better maintenance of power plants, distribution, power transmission, power management among others besides prioritising increase in power generation capacity during the last eight years. It may be mentioned that this is period when Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan is at the helm of the state affairs, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Mr Khatik appeals to social workers

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Scheduled Caste Development Mr Harishankar Khatik has exhorted social workers to pay special attention to education for the community’s progress. He called on the youths of the community to work hard for securing high posts. Read more

Mr Gaur dedicates drinking water tanks at Sehore

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development, Gas Tragedy Relief & Rehabilitation Minister Mr Babulal Gaur inaugurated a welcome gate constructed by the Municipal Corporation at Senkdakheri Jod and two high-elevation water tanks built under UDISSMT Scheme at Sehore today. Read more

Mr Sharma inaugurates community hall at Madagan

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma participated in Sant Ravidas Jayanti programme at Rishi Jamdagni Ashram at Madagan near Lateri development block headquarters in Vidisha district on Sunday. At the programme, Mr Sharma also dedicated the new building of community hall (dharmshala) built at a cost of Rs. 3 lakh. Higher Education Minister  Mr  Sharma exhorted the people to improve their lives by following the ideals of Ravidas Maharaj. Read more

Team of world bank and union govt reviews preliminary preparations

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): National Rural Livelihood Mission will start functioning in Madhya Pradesh from April 1, 2012. It has been decided to include 40 development blocks of ten districts of the state in its first phase. Later, the mission will be implemented in rest of the districts in a phased manner. The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) would be implemented from April 1 in ten districts of the state including Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur, Sheopur, Dhar Jhabua, Barwani and Alirajpur. Read more

Chief Minister to inaugurate

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): An international conference on cooperatives will be held at Bhopal on February 9 and 10 at Mansarovar Conference Hall of Vidhan Sabha. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the conference at 10.30 am. The international conference will be attended by representatives of several countries and Cooperative Ministers of various states, officers of Cooperatives Department and office-bearers of national-level cooperative societies. Read more

39 Amendments made to land revenue code

Strict action also on illegal possession and unauthorised diversion

Bhopal, February 9, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The State Government has made revolutionary amendments to various provisions of Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code 1959 for ensuring speedy disposal of revenue cases. A new provision of ‘market value’ has been incorporated. The quantum of fine in various cases has been increased from Re. 1, Rs. 25, Rs. 50 and Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000 and upto Rs. 50 thousand. Limitation of appeals has also been reduced. Limitation Act will now be known as Pariseema Adhiniyam 1963. As per the amendments, if a litigant does not appear on being summoned then he/she will be fined Rs. 1000 now instead of Rs. 50. In case of hearing in the absence of a party, the applicant will have to move an application giving its reasons along with an affidavit. Read more

Workshop today

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Experts will discuss the ways for better running and maintenance of piped water supply schemes in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh and improving related arrangements at a workshop here tomorrow. The workshop will be inaugurated at 9 am at Hotel Lakeview Ashok. Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen will be the chief guest. The workshop is being organised jointly by Public Health Engineering Department and Water Aid India. Representatives of non-government organisations and government officers will take part in the deliberations. Read more

Materials put up by cooperative institutions hog limelight

Mr Bisen inspects exhibition

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): An exhibition put up by cooperative institutions was the centre of attraction for the representatives who have come to attend a two-day international conference on cooperatives which got underway from today on Vidhan Sabha premises here. Read more

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has received Excellence in Enterprise GIS and SDI Award for the best use of GIS technique. The award was presented at a function at Gurgaon the other day. The award was handed over to Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh here today by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Mr R.K. Dave and Shri Anil Oberoi. Read more

Cooperation embedded in Indian traditions: CM

Conference on cooperatives’ role in socio-economic change begins

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that cooperation is the essence of nature. The world cannot survive without cooperation. To think about society with human beings and society with nature itself is a sign of cooperation. Cooperation is embedded in Indian traditions. Read more

Chief Minister at SP-commandant conference

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that law enforcing forces should ensure better law & order amidst changing circumstances and challenges. For this purpose, available resources and police personnel should be effectively used. Read more

NABARD to extend assistance for strengthening infrastructure

CM holds discussion with NABARD Chairman

Bhopal, February 10, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Funds to the tune of Rs 10 thousand crore will be made available to Madhya Pradesh in the re-financing scheme of National Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (NABARD). Consent to this has been given by NABARD Chairman Mr Prakash Bakshi during discussion with Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the state’s development priorities here today. Read more

Mr Gaur dedicates indoor stadium at Barghat

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Funds crunch will not be allowed to come in the way of development works. This was said by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur while addressing a public meeting after dedicating an indoor stadium built at Barghat in Seoni district by the Municipal Council at a cost of Rs. 65 lakh. Read more

Mr Bisen instructs department

State-level workshop focusing on rural piped water supply schemes

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives & Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has instructed the departmental officers to chalk out five each new drinking water schemes besides the ongoing constructions in every Vidhan Sabha area at the earliest. He said that fund crunch will not be allowed arrangement of drinking water and budget allocation for next year will be increased by Rs. 200 crore. Read more

Mr Bisen concludes international conference on cooperatives

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that the State Government will keep safeguarding farmers’ interests. Lands of the farmers against whom interest on loan has accumulated will not be allowed to be sold and settlement will be made on the basis of original amount of loan. Read more

Discussions held on micro insurance and empowerment of cooperatives

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): During the sessions on the second day of international conference of cooperatives here today, discussions were held on micro insurance and empowerment of cooperative societies. Mr T. Bhargava of Life Insurance Corporation of India and other members discussed various aspects of micro insurance. He said that the work of covering cooperative societies under insurance can be done effectively through cooperative institutions. He informed that the jurisdiction of cooperative banks is mainly in the rural areas. Read more

Maintains top position

Forest survey of India report 2011

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh continues to occupy top position in the country to have largest forest cover measuring 77,700 square km. according to latest India’s State of Forests Report 2011, brought out by Forest Survey of India, under the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. Arunachal Pradesh stands second with 67,410 square km and Chhattisgarh third with 55,674 square km. Interpretation of satellite data underlines that 77,700 square km. forest cover comes about 25.21 percent of geographical area. Read more

Special court to be set up for trial of corruption related cases

Bhopal, February 11, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The President of India has given her assent to the Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Nyayalaya Vidheyak (M.P. Special Courts Bill). With this now it has become an Act. The Act provides for setting up of special courts for expeditious trial of corruption related cases in the state. The state government shall, for the purpose of speedy trial of offence, establish as many courts as considered adequate to be called Special Courts. A special court shall be presided over by a judge to be nominated by the state government with the concurrence of the High Court. Read more

Success story

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Good roads, clean lanes, paths flanked by plants and trees for beautification and hygienic climate all rolled into one can be found only in a dream village. Amazing but true, such a dream village exists in the state. Awareness on the part of representatives and villagers, daily cleansing, good drinking water arrangements, better education arrangements in the village school, timely distribution of food grains from the ration shop and pucca houses made with government assistance for the poor in the village have become a source of inspiration for other villages also. The village called Nadia is situated in Barwah block of Khargone district. Read more

Mr Singh at Ramji Baba Mela in Hoshangabad

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh has exhorted people to keep Narmada River clean. He said that Hoshangabad’s Ramji Baba Mela will assume more grandeur and touch new heights. This will increase the prestige of the fair. MLA Mr Girijashankar Sharma was also present on the occasion. Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh said that fair is being organised in a better way. He hoped that in the years to come the grandeur of the fair will increase and various programmes connected to people’s religious sentiments will continue to be held here. Read more

Mr Sharma during Vikas Yatra

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Public Relations and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that presently Madhya Pradesh is among five most rapidly developing states in the country. Mr Sharma was disseminating information about the State Government’s welfare schemes and programmes among people during his Padyatra in various villages of Shajapur district today. Read more

Give priority to construction of roads, school and Anganwadi buildings

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed at a meeting at Jabalpur today to give special priority to the construction of rural roads and buildings of schools and Anganwadis in the districts covered by Integrated Action Plan (I.A.P). The Chief Secretary was reviewing development works of Balaghat, Mandla, Seoni, Dindori, Umaria, Anuppur, Sidhi, Shahdol and Singrauli districts. At the meeting, he also apprised himself of the law & order situation in these districts. The Chief Secretary expressed satisfaction over the development works undertaken so far under I.A.P. Read more

February 15 last date, information about farmers to be pasted on procurement centres

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Preparations for first e-procurement of wheat on support price in Madhya Pradesh have entered their last phase. So far, 10 lakh farmers have been registered for procurement of wheat. February 15 is the last date for farmers’ registration. The information collected from farmers in this connection so far will soon be displayed on the notice boards of the concerning procurement centres. Thanks to it, farmers can preview important information like their names and addresses at the concerning centres. Read more

Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Indore to have special courts

Bhopal, February 12, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Madhya Pradesh Special Courts Act – 2011 will come into force from February 15, 2012. Special Courts will be set up at Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Indore. Each will have two Special Courts numbering eight initially. A decision to this effect was taken at a high level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at C.M. house here today. The Chief Minister Mr Chouhan asked the concerning officers to complete all requisite legal formalities to facilitate enforcement of the Act. Read more

CM at mass marriage programme of Gahoi Vaishya Samaj

Bhopal, February 13, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that daughters should be worshipped at social functions. It will set a good precedent and enhance daughters’ importance. He said that no thorn will remain in the path of daughters’ lives in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

People’s representatives should undertake social welfare and development works

Bhopal, February 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan got the resolves of two persons who had taken different pledges praying that Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan became Chief Minister again revoked today. Mr Chouhan visited the house of Mr Gopal Singh Anjana at village Nalwa in Ujjain tahsil and got his pledge for shunning food revoked. Read more

Grand Sant Ravidas national memorial institute to come up at Ujjain

Loans at lower rates to be made available to poor for self-employment

Bhopal, February 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a grand Sadguru Sant Ravidas National Memorial Institute will be built at Ujjain. Land will soon be earmarked for the institute and provision for construction funds will also be made during the running year. Read more

District-level convention of Ravidas Samaj held at Chhindwara

Bhopal, February 13, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has described Sant Ravidas Maharaj as a unique saint. He said that Santji’s devotion is like that between a master and a servant, a lamp and its wick, sandalwood and water where there is no difference between the God and the devotee. Read more

Bhopal, February 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Jatakheda, a small village in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh is different from other villages of the State, as it has the distinction of being the first village to have its very own wind energy power unit. Jatakheda sarpanch Devji Mewara said, “Having lived in darkness all along since Independence as the village never had regular electricity supply in the village, we immediately agreed to the proposal of Manthan, a volunteer organisation to implement a wind energy project for the village.”  Read more

Bhopal, February 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma visited the residence of renowned theatre person late Mr Alakhnandan and paid tributes to him. Mr Sharma recalled unforgettable contribution of late Mr Alakhnandan to theatre. Mr Sharma consoled the bereaved family of Mr Alakhnandan and prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul.

Govt schemes benefits to reach out to last person in last row of society

Bhopal, February 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Scheduled Caste Welfare and Incharge Minister of Chhatarpur district Mr Harishankar Khatik has said that the State Government is committed to delivering the benefits of government schemes to the last person in the last row of society. Read more

Cultural programmes and historic heritages to give special identity to Harda

Bhopal, February 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that there is unlimited tourism potential in and around Harda. The State Government will make efforts towards ensuring a special place in the tourism map to Harda through its cultural background and historic heritages. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Dindori district to be included in Jabalpur division again

Bhopal, February 14, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today decided to set up 400 public service centres. Out of these, 313 service centres will be opened in development blocks and 87 in urban areas. After opening of these centres, citizens will not have to do rounds of government offices for moving their applications. These centres will be set up under Private-Public Participation (PPP) mode. Applications for delivery of government services will be accepted at these centres with fees. The receipts of applications issues by these centres will be deemed to be issued by the designated officer. Read more

Bhopal, February 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Important successes have been achieved in making better sources of livelihood available to poor families and their economic uplift in nine tribal dominant districts in Madhya Pradesh through Madhya Pradesh Rural Livelihood Project. This project is being implemented in 2,901 villages in Dhar, Jhabua, Barwani, Alirajpur, Sheopur, Mandla, Dindori, Shahdol and Anuppur districts of the state. Panchayats & Rural Development Department is implementing the project with the financial assistance of Britain’s Department of International Development (DFID). Read more

Last date for farmers’ advance registration today

Alternative arrangements for unregistered farmers as well

Bhopal, February 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The first phase of e-procurement arrangements for procuring wheat on support price being introduced for the first time in the state will come to an end on February 15. Under it, advance registration of farmers has been made. However, the State Government has also made alternative arrangements for procuring wheat from the farmers who could not get them registered. The State Government has made registration of farmers mandatory for ensuring total transparency and clarity in the wheat procurement process. Read more

Name and nature of work of Laghu Udyog Nigam changed

Free fare to small scale entrepreneurs for foreign trip to learn technique

Bhopal, February 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Several opportunities were made available today to small scale industries for expanding their business by the State Government in Madhya Pradesh, which is moving ahead on the path of rapid industrialisation. Commerce & Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya made several important announcements at a conference of Micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs here today. Read more

Nine best micro and small scale Industrial establishment awarded

Attention to flexible policies

Bhopal, February 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Industries and Commerce Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya has said that the State Government is working open-mindedly for the development of industries. Therefore, it has adopted flexible policies. Liberal amendments are being effected as per changing times and requirements of industries. Read more

Hajj application forms to be distributed from March 1

Bhopal, February 15, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Hajj Committee of India has released the action plan for Haj-2012 for interested Hajj pilgrims of Madhya Pradesh. Application forms will be distributed from March 1. April 16, 2012 has been declared as the last date for submitting duly filled application forms. Hajj flights will leave between September 19 and October 20, 2012. Hajj pilgrims return will start from November 1. Read more

Talent of over one crore 10 lakh students

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Over one crore 10 lakh boy and girl students of primary and middle schools will exhibit their talents on February 16 and 17. Not only this, arrangements at one lakh 11 thousand government schools will also be evaluated during these two days. Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country to organise Pratibha Parv under Right to Education Act. School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis has appealed to the Ministers, MLAs and other people’s representatives to take part in Pratibha Parv functions in view of community’s participation in education. Read more

Yet another chance for unregistered farmers to sell wheat

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): This year, advance registration of farmers has been made for procuring wheat on support price from them. Today was the last day of this process, which was continued till 12 midnight. The farmers, who have been unable to get themselves registered even after these efforts, have been given yet another opportunity for registration. Such farmers can sell their wheat at the procurement centre of their respective area by getting themselves registered over there from May 1. Read more

Meeting of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan executive committee held

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Action plan worth Rs. 5379.8 crore of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in the state for the year 2012-13 has been endorsed. State’s share in it will be Rs. 1432 crore. This endorsement was made at a meeting of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’s executive committee chaired by Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish here today. The meeting was informed that arrangement of in-service training for 1.47 lakh teachers has been made during the next year with a view to improving quality of education. Read more

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A warm welcome was accorded to former Deputy Prime Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mr Lalkrishna Advani on his arrival in Madhya Pradesh today. Mr Advani was welcomed by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the State Hangar here. Read more

Water’s micro organisms and chemical reactions to be studied

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A first of its kind scientific initiative in the country is going to be made in Madhya Pradesh for ensuring health security of Narmada River. Under the initiative, bio analysis of Narmada water will be made besides conducting a study of the standard physical and chemical reactions, which are necessary to keep the river water free from pollution. The speciality of the project being chalked out by Narmada Valley Development Authority for ensuring the health of Narmada River is that apart from external causes of pollution, it will ensure standard norms of health of water by undertaking bio research of water and paying attention to physical and chemical reactions in it. Read more

Netherlands to collaborate with state in agriculture and horticulture sectors

Netherlands consul-general calls on CM

Bhopal, February 16, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Netherlands will collaborate with Madhya Pradesh in the development, expansion and scientific orientation of agriculture and horticulture sectors in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

EoI to be signed soon; assurance given to industries minister

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Hopes have increased for establishment of fresh industrial relations between the Netherlands and Madhya Pradesh. Netherlands’ Consul-General Miss Marijke A Van Drunen gave the indication of an early agreement in this connection during her meeting with Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya here. The agreement will be in the form of Expression of Intention (EoI) instead of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Read more

Mr Singh inaugurates Tawa-Choorna boating and safari project

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board has chalked out Tawa-Choorna Boating and Safari Project in the water reservoir and sanctuary situated in Hoshangabad district. Read more

Event in state capital on February 20-22

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Now, Madhya Pradesh is also going to make available export forum for engineering and auto sector manufacturers. Madhya Pradesh has got the opportunity to host the first Engineering & Auto Expo to be held for this purpose. Buyers and sellers from the country and aboard are assembling at the state capital from February 20 to 22. The event will be held at the Association Complex of Industrial area Govindpura. The Auto Expo is being jointly organised by Commerce & Industries Department and TRIFAC. Read more

Home Minister reviews department

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has instructed for making the security arrangements of Chief Minister’s carcade along with other security arrangements tight. He also stressed the need for sending information about major incidents pertaining to law and order to the incharge minister also. Read more

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Village Khuraja; a few kilometers from Jhabua; Time : 7 am. Unrest is growing among villagers. Reason? Their favourite community radio programme is not on air. Jhabua Public Relations Officer’s phone starts ringing repeatedly. She informs the callers that the broadcast time of the programme has been changed to 8 am now. Mr Mahendra Goel, a teacher of Bhabhra Higher Secondary School is quite impressed by “Baat Patey Ki” programmed broadcast from this radio station. School student Nehal Jain is for incorporation of education-related  information in the broadcast. Read more

Bhopal, February 17, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Common people in Madhya Pradesh will be able to avail benefits of government schemes through a simple process. Now, only one department will be made the nodal department for carrying out responsibilities of similar society security schemes being implemented by different departments. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, February 17, 2012

Through the National Rural Livelihood Mission is sponsored the Union Government and Department for International Development of the British Government, its effective implementation in Madhya Pradesh under the guidance of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has made it a great success in the state, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Students show enthusiasm instead of fear towards exam

Bhopal, February 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The two-day Pratibha Parv concluded in the state’s one lakh 11 thousand primary and middle schools today. About one crore 10 lakh students took part in the evaluation exam with enthusiasm. Besides Ministers and people’s representatives, class I and II officers also verified the evaluation. The most important fact that has emerged from Pratibha Parv is that instead of fear and tension, students seemed overly enthusiastic and cheerful vis-à-vis exam. Students of class 5 and 8 were especially ecstatic to fill up OMR sheets. Read more

Bhopal, February 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Mosquito-nets will be distributed in highly malaria-prone districts of Madhya Pradesh under Carrier Diseases Control Programme. Seven lakh 7 thousand 540 mosquito-nets will be distributed in 8 districts of the state. The work of distributing long-lasting impregnated nets in tribal-dominated areas has been started by the Health Department from Nalchha village in Dhar district. The distribution of mosquito-nets at Nalchha was launched by Minister of State for Health Mr Mahendra Hardia and Minister of State for Panchayats & Rural Development Mr Dev Singh Sayyam at village Padariya in Dindori district. Read more

Bhopal, February 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur called on Gujarat Chief Minister Mr Narendra Modi during his Ahmedabad visit today and held discussions on the development works being undertaken in cities in that state. Read more

Will write to PM in protest

Bhopal, February 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has termed the Centre’s initiative of setting up National Counter-Terrorism Centre – NCTC as a severe blow to India’s federal structure saying that this step of Centre is an undue interference in state’s jurisdiction. The law and order related subjects are in the purview of the state. He said that a letter would be sent to the Prime Minister protesting against the move. The Prime Minister would be requested to re-consider the setting up of the NCTC and withdraw it, he added. Read more

There should be no coercion anywhere

CM instructs collectors and SPs at Parakh programme

Bhopal, February 18, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed officers to create awareness about Family Welfare Programme among people and motivate them for vasectomy. It should be ensured that there is no coercion in the name of meeting the target. Read more

Two drops of life will be given children at 76 thousand booths in state

Bhopal, February 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Pulse Polio drops will be administered to children at 76 thousand 394 polio vaccination booths in the state on February 19, 2012 under National Pulse Polio Campaign. For the campaign, 2,329 mobile teams have been constituted and 2,854 transit camps set up. One lakh 72 thousand 653 workers and 13 thousand 219 supervisors have been deployed at these booths. Polio vaccine vials have been made available to all the development blocks for administering the dose to one crore 14 lakh children. Read more

Bhopal, February 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A state-wide campaign for creating awareness against the health hazards of tobacco consumption will be launched in cooperation with Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Read more

Says consultation with states a must; writes to PM in protest

Bhopal, February 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has strongly urged the Centre to reconsider setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre and stop further implementation until consultative process with the state governments is undertaken. Mr Chouhan, in his letter to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, said that creation of such an authority without consultation with the state governments is a terrible blow to the spirit of federalism. Read more

CM makes appeal

Bhopal, February 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to people to help keep Madhya Pradesh free of polio by increasing awareness towards it. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has written a letter in this connection to all the panchs, sarpanchs, representatives of urban bodies and other people’s representatives. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said in the letter that Madhya Pradesh has remained free from polio for the last three years. Read more

Now, wheat to be procured from farmers at Rs 1385 per quintal

Shahganj area gets bonanza of Rs 24 crore

Bhopal, February 19, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that from the next financial year, wheat will be procured from farmers in the state at increased rate of Rs. 1385 per quintal in place of Rs. 1270 per quintal. Due to it, farmers will now get added profit of Rs. 115 per quintal. Read more

Record performance of MP in national senior Taekwondo championship

Mr Puar extends greetings

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh emerged as overall champion with 100 points in the 30th National Senior Taekwondo Championship. Madhya Pradesh stood first in men’s category and second in women’s category in the championship. Madhya Pradesh’s international players Latika Bhandari and Arti Khakhal won gold medals in women’s category and Abrar Khan and Jaswant Singh in men’s category. It is for the fifth consecutive time that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the national champion. Read more

State’s 23,012 Gram Panchayats to be computerised

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The process of computerising all the 23 thousand 12 Gram Panchayats has begun with a view to making available 29 public utility services through three-tier Panchayats under National E-Governance Programme. Services like G2C (government machinery to citizens), G2G (between government departments) and G2B (government machinery to business representative) will be delivered under the E-Panchayat Programme by connecting the three-tier Panchayats with computers. Read more

Rs 100 per quintal bonus to farmers for consecutive fourth year

Procurement policy for Rabi 2012-13 announced

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): For the fourth consecutive year, Rs. 100 per quintal bonus will be paid by the State Government to the farmers of the state for selling their wheat on support price. Including this amount, farmers will be able to sell their wheat at the rate of Rs. 1,385 per quintal. Payments will be made within a maximum one week after sale of wheat. For this purpose, adequate funds are being deposited in cooperative banks. Read more

CM launches campaign by administering polio drops to children

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Pulse Polio Campaign by administering polio drops to five children at his residence this morning. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that the curse of polio can be rooted out only through creation of awareness in society. Read more

CM undertakes intensive tour of Bhopal Vidhan Sabha areas

Policy to be made in connection with illegal colonies

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a Panchayat of old persons will soon be held under the series ‘interaction for development’. Read more

Bhopal, February 20, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings to the people of Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said in his message that Adi Dev Bhagwan Shankar is a deity who stands for public welfare, removal of people’s sufferings and reconstruction. Maha Shivratri is an important day as per Indian scriptures and spiritual science. Mr Chouhan said that the state is achieving new milestones of progress. He appealed to devotees to observe Maha Shivratri festival with traditional fervour and pray for the state’s prosperity on the occasion.

Bhopal, February 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed profound grief over the death of senior journalist and Outlook Hindi magazine editor Mr Ravindra Shah. The car in which Mr Shah was coming towards Bhopal met with an accident about 10 kilometers near village Jatakhera from Sehore. Mining Development Corporation Deputy Chairman Mr Govind Maloo and his daughter were also injured in the accident. The Chief Minister described Mr Shah’s death as an irreparable loss to the world of journalism. Read more

MP to carve distinguished identity in global industrial sphere

Bhopal, February 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Environment & Water Resources Minister Mr Jayant Malaiya has said that the state will carve a distinguished identity in the global industrial sphere with Madhya Pradesh government’s cooperation and industrialists’ hard work. Mr Malaiya was inaugurating Engineering & Auto Expo here today, which will continue till February 22. South African industry representatives Mrs Rekha Ram Jogi and Mr Vinay Patwardhan of EPTECH Orissa were guests of honour on the occasion. Buyers and sellers from country and abroad will deliberate on feasibilities of exports of engineering and auto products during the Expo. Read more

Bhopal, February 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A grand Baraat (marriage procession) of Lord Shiv was taken out here today on the pious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan with his wife Mrs Sadhna Singh performed worship of Lord Shiv at the city’s ancient Bateshwar Mahadev (Badwale Mahadev) Mandir. Read more

CM attends Maha Shivratri function at Semli

Bhopal, February 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government is committed to protection of cow progeny and adequate funds will be allocated to Gaushalas for efforts being made in this connection. He said that a provision of 984 acres of land has been made for the cow sanctuary being developed at Susner. Mr Chouhan was addressing a large gathering of cow-lovers on the occasion of Shivratri Mahotsav at Semli Dham in Shajapur district today. Read more

Bhopal, February 21, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended Shrimad Bhagwat Katha orgnised in the memory of the late Mrs Ganga Bai, mother of Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta here today. He was accompanied by his wife Mrs Sadhna Singh. Read more

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria has said that joint efforts are necessary for the state’s development. He was addressing the concluding function of Vikas Yatra at Pathriya in Damoh district yesterday. The State Government is running several development schemes. Villagers should come forward to avail benefit of these schemes. Read more

Local companies outline products’ technical features

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Engineering & Auto Expo is going to become via media for an appropriate market for the state’s products. New hopes have been kindled by this three-day event organised by the State Government. Over two dozen local entrepreneurs came face to face with nine foreign buyers during one-to-one and B-to-B meets. The second day of the Expo got underway with technical session. Read more

Chalk out action plan for Hathaikhera dam’s beautification

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The concerning departments should chalk out an action plan for developing Hathaikhera dam as a good tourist spot. This instruction was given by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a meeting today. Read more

Unprecedented improvement in basic amenities through development agenda

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that Vikas Yatras have given a new dimension to the State Government’s development agenda. Remarkable expansion of basic facilities like roads and power will be witnessed in every village of the state in the next two years. Read more

Discussion on pay commission recommendations

15 employee associations take part

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal chaired a meeting of employees’ associations at Mantralaya’s auditorium here today. Read more

Call to save cow progeny, protect daughters and de-addict villages

Bhopal, February 22, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): An appeal has been made to people to save cow progeny, protect and promote daughters and de-addict villages. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan made this call to villagers who had assembled to take part in Poornahuti of Mr Navkundatmak Lakshchandi Mahayagya at Rudradham Ashram at village Ramghada in Rehti tahsil of Sehore district today. Read more

International experts also invited

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A four-day training-cum-workshop will be held on wildlife protection education at Van Vihar National Park from February 27 to March 1, 2012. The workshop is being organised with the cooperation of Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi. Read more

Mrs Chitnis at education ministers’ conference

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Any change in the existing courses of engineering and science should not be changed in haste, especially when the issue pertains to human resources. This view was put forth by Madhya Pradesh Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis at Education Ministers’ Conference here today. Read more

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has constituted a state-level managing committee for the works to be undertaken utilising the funds received from Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority. Members of the committee include Principal Secretary Forests, Principal Secretary Finance, Principal Secretary Planning, Economics and Statistics, Principal Secretary Public Works, Principal Secretary Water Resources, Principal Secretary Panchayats & Rural Development, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Read more

Expo proves helpful in industrial investment also

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Besides carving out international identity of local machinery products, three-day Engineering and Auto Expo at the state capital also proved to be a source of bringing industrial investments to Madhya Pradesh. Read more

National symposium to conclude at Sehore today

Mr Jain to confer honours

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The two-day national symposium on the usefulness and necessity of research in the higher education will conclude at Sehore on February 23. Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain will give away Research-Link Awards at the function to be held at Government Chandrashekhar Azad Post-Graduate College. Under Research-Link Awards for the year 2012, professors, researchers and participants of the national symposium from various states will be conferred with gold medal and citation. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan reviews preparations

Bhopal, February 23, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A Senior Citizens’ Panchayat will be held in the third week of March. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan reviewed the preparations for the Panchayat at a meeting here today. Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish was also present on the occasion. Read more

New colleges sanctioned at Chitrangi and Sarai in Singrauli district

Bhopal, February 24, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In accordance with Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s announcements, the Higher Education Department has released sanction for opening new colleges and starting new faculties and post-graduate classes in the existing colleges. For this purpose, the department has also sanctioned 98 posts. Out of these, 30 posts have been sanctioned for new colleges and 68 posts for old ones. New colleges have been sanctioned at Chitrangi and Sarai in Singrauli district. These colleges will conduct arts classes. A total of 30 posts of principal, assistant professor and other categories have been sanctioned for both the colleges. Similarly, new faculties and post-graduate classes will be started in the existing colleges at Bhainsdehi, Tendukhera, Jabera, Budhni, Sironj and Burhanpur. One post of principal has also been sanctioned for Government Law College, Indore.

Young boys and girls to choose life partners

Bhopal, February 24, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Famous traditional festival Bhagoria will be held in Jhabua and Alirajpur district in West Nimar area of Madhya Pradesh from March 1 to 7. In fact, Bhagoria is a tribal festival of mass spouse selection. It is held before the festival of Holi in haat-bazaars at various places in the area. During this novel tribal festival, young boys and girls choose their life partners and then run away symbolically. Read more

Bhopal, February 24, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Efforts are being made in the state to make employment available to tribal students through vocational courses. Madhya Pradesh Council of Employment and Training (MAPCET) under Tribal Welfare Department has imparted training in computer to 1865 tribal students through Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The one-year course will open vistas of employment for these tribal youths. Read more

Critical information infrastructure to be identified in departments

Bhopal, February 24, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In view of rising cyber crime cases in the country, the government machinery has become alert for preventing such incidents. The State Government has asked all its departments to identify Critical Information Infrastructure within a week. This process is being undertaken under Information Technology (amendment) Act, 2008. Read more

Famous scientists of country to assemble

Common people will get to know about new strides of science

Bhopal, February 24, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The state capital is going to come face to face with new hues of science during a four-day Science Fair starting from February 25. Another attraction of the state’s first National Science Fair will be organisation of Madhya Pradesh Youth Science Congress. It will also be an opportunity to interact with famous scientists of the country. The State Government wants to increase interest of the new generation towards science, especially of student community. Read more

Yet another chance of admission to children of weaker and deprived sections

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): One more chance has been given to children of weaker and deprived sections for admission to private schools under 25 percent quota for them for free education. In this connection, parents can apply to the concerning District Education Officer by March 22. Rajya Shiksha Kendra has instructed all the District Education Officers to publicise it and act as per the new date. Efforts are going on in Madhya Pradesh in this connection ever since implementation of Right to Education Act last year. The District Education Officers have been instructed to inform the institutions imparting primary education of the new date.

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A one-day workshop focusing on audit and fiscal management under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was inaugurated by Principal Secretary Panchayats & Rural Development Mrs. Aruna Sharma here today. Read more

Lump sump agreement scheme for land development bank’s loanee farmers

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that the State Government is chalking out a lump sump agreement scheme for the farmers who had borrowed funds from Land Development Bank, but could not repay the same due to some circumstances. Read more

Higher education quality improved through educational reforms: Mr Sharma

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma gave away degrees to students of Institute for Excellence in Higher Education during its annual function entitled “Tarang-2012” here today. Read more

Bihar State administrative service officers meet Mr Agrawal

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh government’s schemes, programmes and administrative arrangements are quite laudable. This was observed by the officers of Bihar State Administrative Service who called on Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal here today. Read more

Exhibition to have 200 stalls

80 institutions from state and outside taking part

Bhopal, February 25, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): All the preparations have been completed for Madhya Pradesh’s first-ever National Science Fair to be held at the state capital. Science & Technology Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya will inaugurate the fair at 10.30 am on February 25 at Lal Parade Ground. The function will be presided over by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology and science advisor to the State Government Prof. Pramod K. Verma. Read more

Major achievement

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Central Water Commission Government of India has accorded ‘In- Principle’ consent for four major proposed irrigation projects in Narmada Valley. This is a major achievement towards completing irrigation projects in Narmada valley within prescribed time limit which is year 2024. It is to be noted here that consented four projects are amongst 29 major projects inducted in the master plan of Narmada Valley Development.  CWC has given the consent to Chinki Multipurpose project across Narmada River near village Piparia in Narsinghpur district. Read more

State govt to extend every assistance to promote science

Scientific activities intensified in state capital

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Scientific activities intensified in the state capital in the form of National Science Fair that got underway from today. The credit of organising this four-day event for connecting common people with science goes to several institutions of the State and Union government. Read more

Conducive atmosphere of work for administrative officers in state

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has said that there is a conducive atmosphere of work for government officers to carry out their duties in the state. Read more

To be submitted from March 1 to April 16

Information can also be obtained from helpline

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The process of distribution of application forms for Haj-2012 to the pilgrims wishing to go on pilgrimage through Madhya Pradesh State Hajj Committee will commence from February 27. The application forms will be submitted from March 1 to April 16. Application forms and guidelines are available on the website of Haj Committee of India. Contact may also be made at the helpline of the State Haj Committee or telephone number 0755-2530139 for any Haj related information. Read more

Every possible effort to curb cow slaughter and female foeticide

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government is committed to curbing cow slaughter and female foeticide. A stringent law has been enacted in the state which provides for ensuring strict punishment to those found guilty of cow slaughter directly or indirectly. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan was addressing a Pratishtha Mahotsav of Jain community at village Ghasoi in Mandsaur district today.    The Chief Minister said that a cow sanctuary is being established in 983 acre area in Shajapur district. Read more

Divisional commissioners responsible for field implementation of schemes

Bhopal, February 26, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Divisional Commissioners will be directly responsible for field implementation of government schemes. Negligence will not be tolerated. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, February 26, 2012

Madhya Pradesh government has added yet another feather to its cap by organising first-ever National Science Fair of the state at Bhopal. Scientific activities have been intensified in the state capital in the form of National Science Fair that got underway from February 25. The credit of organising this four-day event for connecting common people with science goes to several institutions of the State and Union government. The fair was inaugurated by Science and Technology Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya at Lal Parade Ground. He said that the State Government will extend assistance to every activity promoting science in the state, reports SMS News & Feature. Read more

Service providers and NIC to discharge responsibility

Another important step of e-procurement

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The preparations for procuring wheat on support price from farmers in the state have entered the final stage. Procurement will begin simultaneously in the entire state from March 15. Besides online advance registration of farmers for wheat procurement, another important feature in this connection is the process of informing farmers of the date and venue of wheat procurement. Service providers and NIC are prepared to discharge this responsibility by sending SMS messages to farmers in this connection and have made all the necessary arrangements for it. Read more

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Paryavaran Mitra Bicycle Panchayat was held at Neelbad here today under the auspices of Green Planet Bicycle Riders Association. It was chaired by former Additional Chief Secretary and president of the association Mr Satyaprakash. Read more

Farmers will not have to pay interest on lifting fertilisers in advance

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that farmers will not have to pay interest on lifting fertilisers in advance for Kharif season from the period between April 1 to May 31. The interest will be calculated only from June 1. He said that the farmers who have availed loans at the rate of one percent interest during Kharif season will have to repay the same invariably by March 15. Mr Bisen was interacting with villagers during his visits of various villages of Balaghat district on Saturday. Read more

Shrinking forests endanger tiger; man struggling to save big cats

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Inaugurating a two-day Central Indian Highlands Wildlife Film Festival-2102 here today, Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh said that there was a time when tigers used to struggle for saving themselves from human beings, but now human beings are struggling to save the big cats from becoming extinct. This wildlife film festival is one of these efforts. Read more

Ill effects disclosed at science fair

Science lovers throng fair since morning

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The entire world is grappling with the dangers of climate change and all the countries are making efforts for tiding over the deepening problem of global warming at their respective levels. It is indeed a major achievement that Madhya Pradesh is pioneer among the states in the country, which have become active in this connection ahead of time. Read more

Says victory will boost confidence

CM announces Rs one lakh each for team members

Bhopal, February 27, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings to the Indian Hockey Team for making a passage to London Olympic with an exciting win over France. Mr Chouhan announced to give Rs. One lakh each to members of Indian Hockey Team. Mr Chouhan congratulated the Indian hockey team members appreciating their mesmerising, speedy and artistic hockey hoping that the tremendous performance will continue in London Olympic with new hopes, passion and confidence. Read more

180 scientists to read out research-papers on 24 subjects

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Young Scientist Congress is going to be organised on February 28 as yet another important event of National Science Fair going on at the state capital. Research-papers on 24 subjects will be read out at the programme by 180 scientists drawn from various parts of the state. The programme will begin from 9 am at Lal Parade Ground. It will be 27th Young Scientist Congress. It has assumed added significance in the context of Science Fair. Public awareness is being considered as a major means to ensure linkage of a large chunk of society with science. Read more

Roads, bridge and railway over-bridges to be constructed

18.26 kilometer four-lane roads to be built in Ujjain in first phase

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Various roads measuring about 18.26 kilometers connecting other areas with Ujjain city will be made four-lane for the convenience of devotees who will visit Simhastha-2016. It will cost Rs. 64 crore 82 lakh. The performance guarantee of the work will be 5 years. Read more

Sinking of ground water table matter of concern: Mr Malaiya

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Water Resources Minister Mr Jayant Malaiya has said that ground water table is sinking every year. It is matter of grave concern. It means that groundwater is being exploited more whereas fewer efforts are being made to recharge it. Read more

Mr Singh inaugurates national workshop on wildlife protection education

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh inaugurated the second national workshop focusing on wildlife protection education here today. Read more

Free land also for cooperative societies connected with seed production

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that like primary cooperative societies, free of cost land will also be made available to the cooperative committee associated with State Cooperative Seed Producers Federation for developing seed processing centres and godowns. Read more

Centre discriminates against Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, February 28, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that it is not proper to play politics on development issues. He called upon the opposition to co-operate in development endeavours of the state government instead of playing politics on development issues and to secure the state its due from the central government. He said that Madhya Pradesh is taking fast strides in development and at this crucial stage the opposition should shun maligning the state. Read more

People’s representatives should cooperate in delivering schemes’ benefits to needy

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that the State Government has chalked out welfare schemes for all the sections of society. He urged people’s representatives to cooperate in delivering benefits of these schemes to the needy. Mr Bisen was addressing an Antyodaya Mela at Bharveli in Balaghat district recently. He also performed bhumi poojan of a group drinking water supply scheme of 19 villages costing Rs. 31 crore. Read more

Power supply in night should be increased in view of board exams

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has said the power supply in rural areas during night should be increased in view of ensuing Board exams. He said that 16-hour power supply should be ensured at the places where feeder separation work has been completed. Read more

State and district committees constituted

SPOC’s to be also appointed in districts

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Special arrangements for monitoring have been made in view of expectation of massive procurement of wheat on support price during Rabi season 2012-13. Besides state-level, district level committees have also been constituted for this purpose. A Single-point of Contact (SPOC) officer is also being appointed in each district. State-level committee has been constituted for constant and minute monitoring of overall arrangements for wheat procurement to be made in every district. Read more

Quality and placement challenges before engineering colleges

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher and Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that minimum fees, quality education and placement for all the students are major challenges before the technical education institutions. A large number of engineering colleges have been opened. Read more

Need for research on Indian scientific traditions and methods

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Science & Technology Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya inaugurated the 27th Young Scientist Congress at National Science Fair here today. He exhorted about 200 participants to do researches on the Indian scientific traditions and methods. Read more

Bhopal, February 29, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the state’s budget stands for prosperity and development. He said that attention has been paid in the budget on the welfare of all the sections of society. Overall, this budget will lead to increase in employment, rise in investment and welfare of common people. The budget is development-oriented, village-oriented and employment-oriented. Read more

President gives away awards

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): President Mrs Pratibha Patil bestowed four National Excellence Awards on Madhya Pradesh at National Tourism Awards 2010-11 function at Vigyan Bhavan here today. The awards were received by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Mr Tukojirao Puar, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Dr. Mohan Yadav and Managing Director Mr Pankaj Rag. Read more

Parliamentary committee on agriculture lauds works being undertaken in state

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Members of Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture apprised themselves of the activities of Agriculture, Cooperatives, Fisheries and other departments at Bhopal today. Read more

Urges him to release pending funds of Rs 965.20 crore of various schemes

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur called on Union Urban Development Minister Mr Kamal Nath here today and appealed to him to release the pending funds of Rs. 965 crore 20 lakh of various schemes of the state in the next budget. Read more

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma gave away prizes to young scientists at Young Scientist Congress organised by Madhya Pradesh Council for Science & Technology here today. Addressing the young scientists, Mr Sharma said that the prizes will boost the morale of young scientists to take their research works further. Read more

Five-day Rahas Lokotsav at Garhakota from today

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the e-panchayat to be implemented in the state on the second day of the five-day Rahas Mahotsav on March 2 at Garhakota in Sagar district. The same day, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan will also address an Antyodaya Mela and Panchayat Raj convention to be held there. The folk festival held every year to commemorate coronation of Maharaja Mardan Singh Judeo will get underway from March 1. Read more

Rs 1000 crore for higher education reforms with world bank’s cooperation

Bhopal, March 1, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Madhya Pradesh Government is committed to provide best quality of education to its students. One of such efforts includes to bring improvement in higher education through partnership between Madhya Pradesh government and World Bank. Work is being made on a Rs. 1000 crore project for this purpose. Read more

87 thousand hectare area irrigated from Narmada valley project

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Actual irrigation has been made in 87 thousand hectare area from Narmada Valley projects till December 2011 during the current fiscal. During the period, 601.59 crore units of power have also been generated by Narmada Valley hydel power plants. Read more

Folk culture presentations hog limelight

Artificial limbs also given away to disabled persons

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Carrying out its 208-year-old tradition, Rahas Mela was once again organised at Garhakota in Sagar district today. It was formally inaugurated by Panchayat & Rural Development Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava. Read more

Over one lakh 12 thousand rural youths get jobs

Three-day Rozgar Mela in Sagar district from March 3

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has organised 197 Rozgar Melas (Employment Fairs) during the last three years with a view to making jobs available to rural youths in Madhya Pradesh. Through these fairs, one lakh 12 thousand 140 rural youths have got employment. Under Employment-oriented Training Policy 2007 of Panchayats & Rural Development Department, these fairs are being constantly held for making jobs available to rural youths. Read more

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Birth memorial to be better equipped

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that like every year, a Mahakumbh will also be held on Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14 at Mhow. The Madhya Pradesh government will make all the arrangements of catering to the requirements of devotees who will come here. He said that the grand memorial built at the birth place of Baba Saheb Ambedkar will be beautified further. Read more

Announcement for construction of over-bridge on Simrol Road in Mhow

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with his wife Mrs Sadhna Singh worshipped feet of girls at the conclusion of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Mhow. Feet of 5 thousand girls were worshipped over there. The Chief Minister announced construction of a swimming pool, gymnasium and an over-bridge on Simrol Road at a cost of Rs. 28 crore. The Chief Minister said that the world cannot survive without daughters. He urged people not to differentiate between sons and daughters. Read more

New beginning of good governance and transparent system

Over 23 thousand Panchayats to be computerised

Bhopal, March 2, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A new beginning of good governance and transparent system is being made in the state in the form of e-panchayat. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the system at a state-level function at Garhakota in Sagar district on March 2. The function will be presided over by Panchayat & Rural Development and Social Justice Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava. Minister of State Mr Dev Singh Sayyam will be the guest of honour. Full-fledged e-panchayat programme will be implemented in the state from the year 2015. Read more

Assistance amounts distributed among beneficiaries at Baraseoni Antyodaya Mela

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for School Education and Incharge of Balaghat district Mr Nanabhau Mohod has said that the State Government will give pension to the parents with two daughters who have undergone family planning operation. Adequate provisions have been made in the state’s new budget under this head. Mr Mohod was addressing an Antyodaya Mela at Baraseoni in Balaghat district on Thursday. Read more

Additional funds to be allocated for Khandwa’s drinking water scheme

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Urban Administration & Development Department should make available additional funds for drinking water scheme of Khandwa city after examining the proposal. This instruction was given by Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur at a review meeting of Khandwa city’s drinking water and other problems on Thursday. Read more

Mr Sharma inaugurates career seminar at Hamidia college

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma inaugurated a two-day career seminar at Hamidia Arts and Commerce College here today. He said that there are ample job opportunities. Government’s duty is to make youths capable. Read more

Now, state moves towards solar power generation

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): After Gujarat, Rajasthan and other states, now Madhya Pradesh is also moving ahead in the direction of solar power generation. This information was given by New and Renewable Energy Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi to investors at a meeting here today. Read more

ITI and 30-bed hospital will be constructed: CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that city-like facilities will be made available in the rural areas under the Panch Parmeshwar Yojna in the state. All the lanes of villages will be concretised by year 2013. All-round development of villages will be made on the lines of cities. Piped water facility will be made available in all the villages Maryada Abhiyan will be launched with a view to constructing latrine in each house in the rural areas and it will be turned into a mass movement. Read more

Bhopal, March 3, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has exhorted youths to set lofty targets in life. They should continue hard work till they achieve their targets. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan was addressing a programme organised by Sarokar and Swami Vivekananda College of Science and Technology here today. Read more

Finance minister Mr Raghavji at empowered committee meet

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Minister for Finance and Commercial Taxes Mr Raghavji has urged the central government to curb the growing tendency of infringing upon the rights of states as it is against the spirit of federal spirit. Mr Raghavji was addressing a meeting of the Empowered Committee of Finance Ministers of States chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and committee’s chairman Mr Sushil Kumar Modi here today. Mr Raghavji pointed out that after denying states full compensation of loss due to CST on one pretext or the other the centre now has finally refused to pay any compensation from 2011-12 onwards. Read more

Mr Sharma at Khujner

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The building of the newly sanctioned Polytechnic College will be constructed at the earliest at Rajgarh district headquarters. Places have been identified for the construction of Polytechnic at Rajgarh and ITI at Khujner. This was disclosed by Technical Education Minister and Incharge of Rajgarh district Mr Laxmikant Sharma on the conclusion of Vikas Yatra at Khujner. The Public Relations Minister said that the applications received during Vikas Yatra will be disposed of within the time-limit. Read more

Aman and Ayan Ali Khan to present jugalbandi on sarod

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Artistes will make their presentations in jugalbandi (symphony) entitled as Ancient Sounds at Samanway Bhavan on March 4 at 7 pm. At the programme Mr Raheem Alhaj will present recitation of Ud instrument and Mr Aman and Mr Ayan Ali Khan will perform jugalbandi on sarod. Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma will be chief guest of the programme, which will be organised by Union Ministry of Culture’s Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Read more

Textiles, herbal and pharmaceutical products to be displayed

Export to begin from March 5

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Indore will be the next destination of Expo-2012 in the wake of success of Auto Expo held at Bhopal recently. This expo has been focussed on textiles, herbal and pharmaceutical products. Entrepreneurs from the state will display their products at the expo where two dozens of foreign buyers are also going to assemble. The expo will be held from March 5 to 7 at Reliance Ground at Indore. Read more

State govt issues notification

Centre had not extended validity period

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Through a notification today, the State Government has abolished Sugar Licensing & Control Order which was effective in the state. This action has been taken since the Union Government had not extended the validity period of the order pertaining to control over sugar. Through a notification issued in July 2009, the Union Government had asked the State Government to implement a licensing system for limiting the stocks of wholesale sugar traders. Read more

Rs 10 lakh assistance sanctioned to kin of army man Ankit Koshta losing life in avalanche

To be given by Mr Vishnoi to bereaved family

Bhopal, March 4, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has sanctioned Rs. 10 lakh assistance to the bereaved family of army man Mr Ankit Koshta who lost his life in an avalanche in Jammu-Kashmir recently. On behalf of Chief Minister Mr Chouhan, this assistance will be handed over to bereaved family of the martyr by Mr Ajay Vishnoi at a condolence meeting to be held at Jabalpur on Sunday. Mr Ankit Koshta was a resident of Jabalpur. At the time of the incident, he was posted as lineman in 628 Battalion at Dabar in Srinagar. Read more

Industrial health and safety should be our main concern

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Existence of industries is necessary for development of any country and the health and safety of workers engaged therein should be our main concern. The Minister for Labour Mr Jagannath Singh made this observation while speaking at a function to mark the 41st National Safedy Day at Vindhyachal (Vindhyanagar) today. Mr Jagannth Singh further said that Singrauli district is fast emerging as a power hub in the country. Rihand water and huge deposits of coal have given a distinct identity to Singrauli district in the world. Read more

Mr Shah announces at Khalwa in Khandwa

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has announced that 70 houseless persons will be provided houses at village Khalwa under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojna. Besides, the 50-seater girls’ pre-matric hostel at village Khar will be upgraded to 100-seater hostel. He also announced to open Ayurvedic Hospital at village Devli Kalan. Minister Kunwar Shah said that the State Government has implemented Mukhyamantri Awas Yojna for providing houses to houseless families in the rural areas. Under the scheme, houses are being constructed in village by realising only a nominal share from beneficiaries. Read more

Mr Gupta at police officers’ meeting at Indore

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Traffic Management & Data Centres will be established soon at big cities of the state like Indore and Bhopal. A provision of Rs. 25 crore has been made in the budget for the next financial year. Besides, budgetary provisions have also been made for recruitment of police personnel. Mr Gupta was addressing a joint meeting of Indore district’s senior and police station-level officers at Indore today. Read more

Mr Gupta at concluding function of two-day workshop

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Addressing the concluding function of two-day state-level workshop of senior and junior police officers at Indore today, Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta said that Police Commissioner System will soon be introduced in Indore and Bhopal. He said that special training will be imparted to police officers and employees to deal with cyber crimes. The workshop was organised jointly by Madhya Pradesh Police and BPRD. Home Minister Mr Gupta said that in this age of information technology and ultramodern techniques, modus operandi of crimes are also changing. Read more

66 thousand cased disposed of within 90 days

Non-govt members being appointed

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Work in state and district-level consumer courts has been expedited with a view to meet out justice to common consumers. Remarkably, the State Commission and District Forums have disposed of 66 thousand 329 cases within just 90 days after issuance of notice. Meanwhile, the State Government has also been alert for filling up vacant posts of non-government members with the objective of keeping Consumer Forums constantly active. Read more

Construction of two bridges costing Rs 16 crore begins

Bhopal, March 5, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Construction has begun on two high-level bridges over Bagh and Ghisarri rivers on Balaghat-Gondia Road, which connects Madhya Pradesh with Maharashtra. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had made announcement of these bridges’ construction at Jandarshan programme on June 30, 2006 on people’s demand. Work of bridges’ construction is going on at a rapid pace. Construction of these bridges will provide traffic and transport facilities, which will be no longer disrupted during flooding etc during the rainy season. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, March 5, 2012

The Madhya Pradesh Government is set to promote solar energy generation as part of its efforts to overcome the power crisis in the State. The government will leave no stone unturned to promote the generation and use of solar energy. Tthe State Government is doing its best to frame the Solar Energy Policy by March-end. Government’s initiative to tap solar energy is indeed a major achievement of the State after wind energy, reports SM News & Features. Read more

Process of divisional reviews gets underway from today

14.19 lakh farmers registered in state

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Preparations for wheat procurement on support price in the state have entered their final stage. Their divisional-level reviews have also got underway from today. At a joint meeting of Indore and Ujjain division at Indore today, Additional Chief Secretary Food & Civil Supplies Mr Antony D’sa, Commissioner Mrs Deepali Rastogi and Managing Director of Civil Supplies Corporation Mr Chandrahas Dube apprised themselves of the arrangements. Read more

Mr Singh administers pledge for least use of plastic

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The ensuing World Environment Day will be observed as “Plastic-free Madhya Pradesh Campaign Year” from June 5, 2012 to June 5, 2013. During the period a campaign will be conducted to keep state’s tourists spots, pilgrimage centres, educational institutions and public places free from waste and plastic. Read more

Mr Bisen performs bhumi poojan of higher secondary school building

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that special attention is being paid to quality of education in the state. He also urged people’s representatives to cooperate in the spread of education. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan makes announcement

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to increase per marriage amount to Rs. 15 thousand under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna in front of mothers and sisters who had come from various districts to extend birthday greetings to him here today. Read more

Gaiety marks birthday of CM

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Gaiety marked the birthday of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan celebrated at his residence here today. Thousands of people belonging to all the religions, sections, communities and organisations extended birthday greetings to him. Read more

Bhopal, March 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan celebrated his birth day with destitute children and senior citizens here today. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan shared happiness of his birthday with children and senior citizens by visiting Anand Dham Old Age Home and orphanage of Bal Niketan Trust of Hamidia Road. Read more

Culprits of crimes against women should be punished sternly

Only 27 percent of criminals are punished

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Only 27 percent of accused of rape are punished. It is because of changing of statement by the victim and witnesses due to pressure during le lengthy legal process, the society discarding the innocent victim lf and details of incidents not fully revealed. Read more

National organic agriculture research institute should be set up in MP

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria has stressed the need for establishing National Organic Research Institute in Madhya Pradesh and according it the status of a deemed university. Read more

Mr Vishnoi chairs meeting of fisheries federation’s working committee

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A meeting of Fisheries Federation’s working committee chaired by Animal Husbandry Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi endorsed the announcements made by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Machhua Panchayat. Read more

E-payment system to be evolved to ensure total transparency

Deliberations held with experts

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Exercise has got underway to further strengthen e-tendering in government office, especially those directly connected with people in terms of fiscal matters. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Posts sanctioned for special cells for crimes against women

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today decided to constitute a separate Directorate of Women Empowerment by bifurcating the Directorate of Women and Child Development for more effective implementation of women’s empowerment schemes. It may be mentioned that there are 78 thousand 919 Anganwadi centres under 435 Integrated Child Development Scheme of Woman and Child Development Department. Read more

State govt to give more attractive look to Bhogria Festival

Bhopal, March 7, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government will make efforts to give more attractive look to Bhagoria Festival. He said that people have changed the true spirit of Bhagoria Festival by publicising it as a festival of lovemaking. The State Government will strive to revive the original background of the festival and publicise it as a festival of happiness and joy. Read more

Forest Minister chairs meeting of eco-tourism board

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh chaired a general council meeting of Eco-Tourism Board here today. The meeting expressed concern over constructions being made in one to one and a half kilometer radius of famous tourist spot Bhedaghat in Jabalpur. Read more

Preparations for procurement of wheat on support price

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): All the arrangements for purchase of wheat on support price under e-procurement system in the state are being made in advance. In the series, arrangements for gunny bags to fill procured wheat in them have also been made. Advance payment of Rs. 478 core 74 lakh has been made to the Director General Supply & Disposal (DGSAD), Kolkata. The consignments of gunny bags made of jute are being received at regular intervals and also being sent to wheat procurement centres.  During last some years, difficulties were experienced vis-à-vis supply of gunny bags. Read more

Mrs Chitnis reviews feeder separation work in Khargone

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis reviewed feeder separation in Khargone district. Incharge Minister of Khargone district, Mrs Chitnis instructed to complete all these works by December. It may be mentioned that the Chief Minister has asked all the ministers to review feeder separation in the districts under their charge and bring about acceleration in work. Mrs Chitnis was not satisfied with the feeder separation work undertaken so far. So far, only 15 feeders have been separated in Khargone district for supplying power to agriculture and domestic consumers. Read more

International tourism exhibition in Germany from March 7 to 17

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): International Tourism Exhibition (International Tourism Bourse-ITB) will he held at Germany’s capital Berlin from March 7 to 17. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Dr. Mohan Yadav, Principal Secretary Tourism Mr Vinod Semwal, Secretary Tourism and Managing Director of MP Tourism Development Corporation Mr Pankaj Rag and General Manager (Marketing) Mr O.P. Choudhary will take part in the exhibition. The delegation comprising the officers has left for Berlin to represent Madhya Pradesh at the exhibition. Read more

Withdraw ban in farmers’ interest, writes to PM

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the Centre to immediately review the decision of ban on cotton export saying that the export should be allowed in larger interest of the cotton growing farmers. In his letter to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Chief Minister requested the Prime Minister to personally intervene in the matter immediately and issue suitable instructions to withdraw the ban in the interest of the farmers. Read more

Bhopal, March 8, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings of Holi and best wishes to people of Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that Holi is the symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage. The festival gives the message to carry forward the traditions of social harmony and unity in diversity by forgetting mutual discords. Read more

Bhopal, March 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The 32nd technical committee meeting on insulation was conducted in BHEL Bhopal on Tuesday. This meeting was held through video conferencing for the first time with members from various units of BHEL like RC Puram, Corp R& D, Jhansi, EMRP and Haridwar. Distinguished guests in the meeting included ED, Bhopal, SS Gupta, GM (I) CEPD, S Lomash, GM (EM), GD Verma, GM (Feeders), MK Shakya and GM (EM-Engineering), AKS Guru. Read more

Bhopal, March 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The loss of the ‘tiger state’ tag that Madhya Pradesh long enjoyed and flaunted as its USP vis à vis other states to attract visitors does not seem to be a big deal for the forest department. The outgoing head of the wildlife wing of the forest department in reply to a query from the CM’S secretariat wrote back that the ‘tiger state’ tag was not an official one and having it or losing it does not make any difference to the state. Read more

Bhopal, March 9, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Women are the strength of family, they are the power, and they have created history. India today has witnessed changes in its growth and its position in the world. Both men and women must act decisively to capture this opportunity. They need to think big and scale up rapidly in each and every area, be it education, infrastructure, industry, financial services or equality of both genders.  Earlier, most women were able to demonstrate the leadership qualities only on their home fronts, as in Indian society man has always acted as the master of the scene and the decision regarding the issue of empowering women has always been taken by him. Read more

Notification on March 12; process to be completed before April 1

Bhopal, March 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Election Commission has announced the schedule of elections for five Rajya Sabha seats going to fall vacant. As per the schedule, notification for elections will be issued on March 12 and the entire process will be completed before April 1. After issuance of notification on March 12 for Rajya Sabha elections, nomination papers can be filed by March 19. These will be scrutinised on March 20 and nominations can be withdrawn by March 22. If required, elections will be held on March 30 and this electoral process will be completed before April 1. Read more

Social problems can be solved only through community participation

Bhopal, March 10, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Like every year, Minister of State for Home, Transport and Jail Mr Narayan Singh Kushwah celebrated the festival of Bhai Dooj with the orphan girls and destitute women at Gwalior. The Minister of State had a Tilak applied on his forehead by the girl inmates of Gwalior Remand Home whereas he expressed his affection for sisters by applying paste of sandal mixed with petals of marigold on their foreheads. Read more

Bhopal, March 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Fishing production and sale have started at Rajghat Reservoir following signing of a MoU between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. So far, 50.981 tonnes of fish production has been made since January. This information was given by Fisheries Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi at the meeting of working committee of Fisheries Federation here today. Mr Vishnoi informed that so far 28 lakh 26 thousand fish seeds have been produced in the reservoir. This year, a target has been set to produce 35 lakh seeds. The work of collection of fish seeds is going on. He informed that fishermen working in the reservoir being trained for fishing in deep waters. Read more

Procurement of wheat on support price

Bhopal, March 10, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): This year, wheat will be procured from farmers on support prices through e-procurement system. Due to this process, every record is being fed into computers. At present, verification of balance scales and weights is underway at all the Mandis and procurement centres of the state. Wheat will be purchased from farmers only as per norms of FAQ. Therefore, farmers have been advised to sieve and dry up wheat before taking it for sale at the procurement centres. The very purpose of adopting e-procurement process is to make wheat procurement process neat, clean and transparent. Read more

Drive against illegal mining to continue: CM

Bhopal, March 10, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that orders have been issued for a judicial investigation into the death of Bamore’s Sub-Divisional Officer (Police) Mr Narendra Kumar. He said that the High Court has been urged to appoint a judge. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that the State Government is taking action against illegal mining by launching a campaign. The action will continue unabated. Read more

Mr Gaur issues instruction

BMC Commissioner to conduct investigations

Bhopal, March 11, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has instructed Bhopal Municipal Corporation Commissioner to investigate and take action on the irregularities in the construction of Vishnu Hi-tech City and not getting registries of 36 persons prepared. Mr Gaur also asked a delegation of the colony residents to provide concerning documents to the BMC Commissioner within a week. Read more

To be given away on March 15

Bhopal, March 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Those putting in excellent performance towards consumer protection will be conferred with state-level prizes this year too. For this purpose, a selection committee has been constituted, which comprises Additional Chief Secretary Food, Commissioner Food and two non-government members. These prizes will be given away on the occasion of World Consumer Protection Day at a function to be held at Bhopal on March 15. Read more

Have deposits worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore

Bhopal, March 11, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The number of banks in Madhya Pradesh and amounts deposited in them are increasing constantly. This has not only made banking services available to more people, but the funds deposited in the banks are given as loans to different sectors. It has also strengthened economic development, basis infrastructure of development and human resource sectors like health and education. This is also an indicative of sound economy of the state. Read more

Instructs officers to take strict action without fear or pressure

Five hour long video conference

Bhopal, March 11, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked the top administrative and police officers to discharge their duties without fear. He said that Divisional Commissioners and Inspector General of Police would be held responsible for lapses in maintenance of law and order situation. Read more

Panna district admn demolishes temporary ramp

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Panna district administration demolished a temporary ramp constructed for illegal transportation of sand on the road from Harrai to Chandhipathi in Ajaigarh in the district. According to Sagar divisional commissioner Mr R.K. Mathur, Kuber Singh, who is one of the accused of firing at the government staff during the process of the ramp’s demolition, has been arrested on Saturday by Chhatarpur police. Cases have been filed by Mining Inspector, Panna at Ajaigarh police station in Panna district against five persons on the charge of firing at the government staff. Read more

Rs 300 likely to be received this month from centre

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Finance Minister Mr Raghavji has said that there is possibility of receiving Rs. 300 crore under Bundelkhand Special Package this month from the Union Government. This will include Rs. 200 crore for irrigation and Rs. 40 crore for drinking water. He said that the administrative machinery should work with transparency so that maximum number of people can avail benefits under the sanctioned works. Finance Minister Mr Raghavji said this at a meeting of Bundelkhand Special Package in Sagar division on Saturday. Read more

Boat club and bird sanctuary to be developed

Mr Gaur instructs to develop lake as tourist spot

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur has instructed the concerning officers to develop Shahpura Lake as a tourist spot. He was inspecting the attractive lake situated in the heart of the city along with officers of Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Capital Project Administration, Lake Conservation Cell and Fisheries Department here today. He instructed to arrange attractive illuminations at the footbridge in the lake, grow bottle palm trees along its banks and prepare a plan for constructing a bird sanctuary and a boat club over there. Read more

Mr Sharma to bestow Vakankar award on Mr Dhavlikar

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums is organising an international seminar on “Arts and archaeology in Madhya Pradesh and nearby areas” on March 13 and 14 at State Museum, Bhopal. Not only India, but nine archaeologists from Spain as well as America, Iran and Korea will also take part in the seminar. On the occasion, famous archaeologist Prof. M.K. Dhavlikar will also be conferred with Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Vakankar National Award for the year 2011-12. Read more

Rest wheat will be kept in cap-storages

Staff deployed at all the storage centres

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): All the arrangements being systematically made in a time-bound manner for wheat procurement on support price going to begin from March 15. Forty-two lakh metric tonnes of the wheat to be procured will be transported to godowns. The rest of the procured wheat will be kept in cap-storages, which will be made with high technique this year. Warehousing Corporation has deployed its staff at storage centres right now. Read more

Subhash school for excellence and England’s Ormiston park academy become connecting classroom

Bhopal, March 12, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Students of Government Subhash School for Excellence at Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal and England’s famous Ormiston Park Academy are working on a novel two-year Project Connecting Classroom. The project is being run for the last one session with the cooperation of British Council. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, March 13, 2012

Standard of education in Madhya Pradesh has definitely gone up, especially during the regime of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. During earlier regimes, no one could have thought even in his wildest dreams a school in the state capital, that too a government school, will tie up with a British School for an online common study of various subjects by the students of two schools situation thousands of miles away from each other. However, the present State Government has made it possible, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Bhopal, March 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Lease will be cancelled if illegal mining of sand is detected in Chhatarpur district. Besides, the case will also be put up in the SDM court. Chhatarpur District Collector has made it clear that no ban has been imposed on mining and transportation of sand from the mines for which lease has been given. He said that a case of illegal mining will be registered against such leaseholders who are found mining outside their sanctioned limits and their leases will be cancelled. Similarly, if a leaseholder is found guilty of violating terms and conditions of agreement or mining rules, his lease will also be cancelled and case filed against him.

Budget allocations for major sectors of development up by several hundred percent

457% in agriculture and 265% in irrigation

Bhopal, March 13, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Budget allocations made for major sectors of development during the last eight years in Madhya Pradesh have risen by several hundred percent. Unprecedented increase has also been witnessed in the budget size also during the period. Maximum population of Madhya Pradesh lives in villages. A budgetary provision of only Rs. 832 crore 51 lakh was made for rural development in the year 2003-04. Under this head, a provision of Rs. 5,662 crore 55 lakh was made in the year 2011-12 (B.E.). This increase amounts to 680.18 percent. Read more

Chalk out maintenance plan for smooth running of Sanjay Gandhi thermal power plant

Bhopal, March 13, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has instructed to chalk out a maintenance plan for adequate power generation and smooth running of Sanjay Gandhi thermal power plant at Birisinghpur. Mr Shukla was inspecting units of the plant on Sunday. Read more

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A panther has been brought to Van Vihar National Park here today from Jabalpur. The panther was found injured in Katni district on March 6. The panther has been brought by the rescue team of Forest Department from Bilhari in Katni District. It is about 6 to 7-year-old. Read more

3057 million units generated this year

Mr Shukla extends congratulations

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Hydel power plants of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company have set a new record by generating 3057 million units of electricity during the current fiscal 2011-12. Earlier record of 3052 million units was created in the year 2006-07. It may be mentioned that the hydel power plants of the company have created this record 19 days before the end of the current financial year.  It is expected that yet another new record of maximum hydel power generation will be created at the end of the financial year. Read more

International seminar on MP’s arts and culture inaugurated

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma inaugurated a two-day international seminar entitled “Arts and archaeology in Madhya Pradesh and nearby areas” here today. Read more

Mr Gupta at Rangpanchami Milan programme of Patrakar Colony

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has said that our festivals are strong mediums of fraternity and camaraderie. He stressed the need for increasing people’s participation in them. Mr Gupta was addressing a Rangpanchami Milan programme at Patrakar Colony of Shramjeevi Patrakar Grih Nirman Sahkari Samiti here the other day. State Mining Development Corporation Chairman Mr Rameshwar Sharma presided over the function. Read more

State-level programme in Bhopal Haat complex now

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The venue for state-level function to be held on the occasion of World Consumers Day on March 15 at Bhopal has been changed. Now, this programme will be held on the premises of Bhopal Haat near Board Office. Earlier, it was scheduled to be held at TT Nagar Community Hall. A larger space was required for organising exhibitions by various institutions and holding of question forum on the occasion of World Consumers Day. This year’s programme has been centred on consumer awareness. Read more

Delegation meets CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, March 14, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A delegation of German Company M.A.N and Force India called on Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today. Mr George Astalos of M.A.N. and Dr. Abhay Firodia of Force India specially comprised the delegation. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that Udyog Mitra policy is in vogue in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Take action against contractor not complying with agreement terms

Public works minister issues instruction

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Public Works Minister Mr Nagendra Singh held extensive talks with MLAs from the concerning area on Tuesday night in connection with preventing accidents on Lebad-Jaora-Nayagaon Four-Lane Road constructed by State Road Development Corporation. Read more

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Bhopal Municipal Corporation will develop Hathaikhera Dam as a tourist spot. Rs. 1.25 crore will be arranged by the Tourism Department on the construction of a boat club, cafeteria and huts in the next financial year. This information was given at a meeting chaired by Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur here today. Read more

Ministers should also be provided reports of their districts

Chief secy reviews preparations

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed officers to ensure success of wheat procurement on support price going to start in the state from March 15 considering it as a major challenge for them. He also instructed them to prepare a daily report of the process and also provide the same to the ministers Incharge of districts. Read more

Gratitude expressed over announcement to set up diesel engine factory at Vidisha

Reaction of Mr Sharma

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Relations and Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has described the railway budget tabled by Railway Minister Mr Dinesh Trivedi in the Lok Sabha today as disappointing for Madhya Pradesh. He said the hike in railway fares will further compound the problems of the common people already bearing the burden of dearness. However, Mr Sharma has expressed gratitude towards the Railway Minister while welcoming his announcement to set up a diesel engine factory in Vidisha. Read more

Mr Mohanty receives award

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh has been conferred India Human Development Award-2012 jointly instituted by UNDP and Planning Commission of India for promoting participatory approach in planning and development process. Read more

Says increase in fare will put economic burden on people

Bhopal, March 15, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has welcomed the rail budget announcements on setting up diesel engine factory at Vidisha, running Habibganj – Indore double decker train and conversion of four Adarsh Stations. In his reaction on rail budget, Mr Chouhan said that increase in passenger fare will add to economic burden on common people. He said that the fast progressing Madhya Pradesh expected some more new trains and rail lines. Read more

Plant to go into power generation by December 2012

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla inspected under-construction Singaji thermal power plant in Khargone district today. He was accompanied by Secretary Energy Mr Mohammad Sulaiman. Mr Shukla went round various sites of the under-construction plant. Read more

Chief secretary at Parakh programme

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Secretary Mr Avani Vaish has instructed collectors and commissioners to keep a constant watch over vaccination of people and availability of medicines in hospitals. Besides, he also instructed to keep Health Department staff active and making necessary precautionary arrangements for preventing diseases like malaria in Sidhi and Singrauli districts. Read more

Sets process in motion at Adampur Chhaoni in Bhopal

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The biggest exercise of wheat procurement on support price got underway in the state today. The process was set in motion by Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain at village Adampur Chhaoni in Bhopal district today. Read more

Mr Gaur takes part in CRC workshop

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): City development plan of each city of the state is being prepared with a view to making basic amenities available to citizens. Efforts are afoot to develop Bhopal as a model city. Other cities of the state will also be able to attain the status of model city by following the footsteps of Bhopal model city. Read more

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Principal Secretary and Commissioner New & Renewable Energy Mr S.R. Mohanty held talks with various developers on the draft of solar power generation policy-2012 here today. The draft policy is to be prepared by March 31. Read more

Amount of state-level award doubled

Number of prizes for essay and poster competitions to be raised

Bhopal, March 16, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): World Consumer Protection Day ushered in yet another achievement for Madhya Pradesh today. While paying special attention to consumers’ interests, Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies Mr Paras Chandra Jain announced to increase the amount of various awards. Read more

Mr Singh chairs meeting of departmental advisory committee

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A prescribed distance will be fixed for setting up of brick kilns to save forest and wildlife from their ill-effects. This decision was taken a meeting of departmental advisory committee chaired by Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh here today. Read more

Mr Shukla lays foundation stone

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has said that implementation of ambitious feeder separation scheme will be completed within the prescribed time-limit by working with firm determination and putting in hard work. Read more

State-level centre starts functioning at state capital

Expansion to districts also under consideration

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A state-level Consumer Mediation Centre has started functioning at the state capital with a view to ensure easy disposal of cases through out of court settlements. At present, the centre will dispose of such cases to be referred to it from all over the state by the consumer forums or individually by the litigants. Expansion of such centres to districts in future is also under consideration. Efforts are being made to get the proposal included in the 12th Five-Year Plan. Read more

Power supply to domestic rural consumers and agricultural works

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Energy (independent charge) Mr Rajendra Shukla has said that as per State Government’s resolve, priority is being given for ensuring 24-hour supply to non-agricultural rural domestic power consumers and 8 hours for agricultural works from the year 2013. Read more

FIR to be filed against illegal occupants of govt accommodations

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): FIR will be filed against illegal occupants of government accommodations. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta reviewed the progress of action for eviction of such occupants from government accommodations here today. Read more

Reaction of CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, March 17, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Reacting on the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee today, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that it is disappointing and would lead to further inflation. He said that excise duty and service tax has been increased from 10 percent to 12 percent in the budget, which will lead to price hike, making the life of the common people miserable. This has once again exposed the Union Government’s anti-poor and anti-weaker section face.  The Chief Minister said that due to policy-related uncertainty and lack of political willpower, growth rate has come down by 1.5 percent, which is frustrating. Read more

Bhopal, March 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Shooting of a movie on the ‘Save Girl Child’ campaign by the State Government will be started in the Capital soon. The film is being produced under the banner of Bhopal Films (Motion Pictures Producer) by Kamal Bhopali. The film is written by Agha Rizvi, directed by Rajul Alam, and Salim Suma is the cinematographer of the movie. Talking length about their new movie, producer of the film Kamal Bhopali said ,”This movie is based on the concept of Beti Bachao Abhiyan.” Read more

Action to be taken against six persons

Cases handed over to police

Bhopal, March 18, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The persons living in various places at the city had obtained financial assistance for self-employment under Rani Durgawati Swarozgar Yojna. Under the scheme, loans are extended to jobless youths belonging to scheduled castes and tribes for starting self-employment. The District Industry Centre also gives 30 percent subsidy on such loans. The six youths of Bhopal who obtained margin money and loans on the basis of fake certificates include Sandesh (Om Nagar), Yogesh Chaure (Rishi Nagar), Kamal Katare (Rahul Nagar), Narendra Mehdele (Sainath Nagar), Madhuri Shinde (Durga Nagar) and Kamlesh Chawla (Bagh Sewaniya). Read more

Malwa-Nimar region takes lead

Rs 55 crore deposited in farmers’ bank accounts

Bhopal, March 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The pace of wheat procurement is gathering momentum gradually in Madhya Pradesh. Due to early arrival of wheat in the mandis of Malwa and Nimar regions, the graph of procurement has also risen considerably over there. Meanwhile, the figure of wheat purchased has crossed the mark of 25 thousand metric tonnes. Rs. 55 crore have already been deposited in the bank accounts of farmers who have sold their wheat so far. Purchase of wheat on support price under e-procurement has commenced since March 15. Read more

New head of department office set up

Bhopal, March 18, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): With a view to tightening and making science & technology administration more effective, the State Government has set up the office of its head of department. Eight new posts have also been created through an order issued to this effect. At present, the office will function at Mantralaya with the nomenclature of Principal Science & Technology Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh. Departmental Principal Secretary has been declared as the commissioner of this office. Read more

Bhopal, March 18, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will give away state-level Ramji Mahajan Backward Class Service Awards at Bhopal on March 18. The programme to be held at Ravindra Bhavan will be presided over by Rajya Sabha MP Mr Prabhat Jha while the guests of honour will include Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur, Backward Classes’ Welfare Minister Mr Ajay Vishnoi, Farmers’ Welfare Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria, Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen, Minister of State for Home Mr Narayan Singh Kushwah, Minister of State for School Education Mr Nanabhau Mohod and Minister of State for Medical Education Mr Mahendra Hardia. Read more

Bhopal, March 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The national awards instituted by Madhya Pradesh government will be given away at a function at Ravindra Bhavan at 6.30 pm on March 19. These awards will be conferred on luminaries of art, literature, dance and music spheres. Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma will be chief guest of the function, which will continue till March 21. At the function, pending national awards for the year 2008-09 and National Kalidas Award for the year 2009-10 will be given away. Read more

Bhopal, March 19, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The first unit of 45 MW capacity installed by Messers BLA Power Pvt Ltd. at village Niwari in Gadarwara tahsil of Narsinghpur district has been syncronised this month. Three 45 MW capacity units are to be set up over there. As per the power purchase agreement signed for this plant, Madhya Pradesh Tradeco will get 16 MW power from the unit. The tariff for this project will be determined by Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC). Read more

Annual calendar for smooth implementation of Panchayat & rural development schemes

Bhopal, March 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): An annual calendar will be chalked out for smooth implementation of schemes of Panchayat & Rural Development Department. The calendar will facilitate the implementation of various rural development works and welfare schemes and activities. Principal Secretary Panchayat & Rural Development Mrs Aruna Sharma held extensive talks on the schemes’ implementation with IAS officers posted as SDO at a meeting at the office of Commissioner Development here today. Read more

Ghorapachhad dam also be developed as tourist spot along with Hathaikhera

Bhopal, March 19, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Along with Hathaikhera Dam, Ghorapachhad Dam will also be developed as a tourism spot. Urban Administration & Development Minister Mr Babulal Gaur along with officers of various departments and people’s representatives inspected both the dams today. Read more

State-level Ramji Mahajan backward class service awards distributed

Bhopal, March 19, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the State Government is committed to bringing forward those who have lagged behind in the race of development. Besides, Madhya Pradesh has also to be placed in first row of developed states. Read more

Bhopal, March 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): BJP state organizational general secretary Arvind Menon addressing the concluding session of the meet said that the women power would play an important decisive role in Mission 2013 for bringing back party to power in Madhya Pradesh. Menon further said, “The women power would play decisive role in the run for the 2013 assembly elections in the state. Due to the current instability in the national political scenario chances of mid term elections could also be ruled out. In these circumstances it is necessary that the Morcha should remain prepare mentally for accepting this challenge. Read more

Bhopal, March 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Various programmes will be held at Van Vihar National Park to mark World Sparrow Day on March 20. Girl and boy school students will take part in the programmes to be held with the cooperation Madhya Pradesh Biodiversity Board and Bhopal Birds. Read more

Rs 535 crore balance still with societies

Over 50 thousand metric tonnes procured in state

Bhopal, March 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has arranged adequate funds for payment to farmers against wheat procured on support price from them. Even after making payments against wheat purchase, cooperative societies still have a balance of Rs. 535 crore. So far, over 50 thousand metric tonnes of wheat has been procured from farmers and payment of Rs. 65 crore 77 lakh deposited directly in their bank accounts.  The State Government has made arrangement of Rs. 11 thousand crore for making payments against purchase of wheat on support price in this season. Read more

Culture Minister honours luminaries of art, literature, dance and music spheres

Bhopal, March 20, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Speaking at the investiture ceremony for giving away national awards instituted by Madhya Pradesh Government, Culture Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma said that the government is feeling honoured by honouring stalwarts of art and culture. Read more

Bhopal, March 20, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that farmers should ensure to clear short-term agricultural loans so that loans can be made available to them at one percent interest rate. The Cooperatives Minister was addressing a meeting of Cooperative Department officers at Chhindwara the other day. Read more

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Efforts have been initiated by Van Vihar National Park to create awareness among people about declining number sparrows. A bird watching camp and painting competition focusing on sparrow were organised at Van Vihar to mark World Sparrow Day today. Read more

Complete feeder separation and rural electrification works within prescribed time limit

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives Minister and Incharge Minister of Chhindwara district Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has instructed officers of the district to ensure completion of feeder separation and Rural Electrification Scheme works within the prescribed time limit. He also asked the officers to review the progress of these works from time to time. Mr Bisen was taking a meeting of officers of Electricity Board at Chhindwara the other day. MLA Mr Tarachand Bawaria was also present on the occasion. Read more

Children to prepare projects for making state green during summer vacations

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Now, schoolchildren will make Madhya Pradesh green. The homework to be given to them for summer vacation will also improve their personalities. At a meeting held at Mantralaya today, Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh and School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis instructed the officers of concerning departments to prepare an outline of the campaign in a couple of days. The meeting was informed that with a view to creating awareness about environmental conservation, students of middle and higher classes will be given assignment of preparing saplings during the summer vacation. Read more

Meeting of general admn dept’s advisory committee held

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has taken up the process of recruitment on 906 vacant posts of various departments during the year 2011-12. the Commission has held State Civil Service Exams for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 during the last three years. The exam for the year 2011 is scheduled to be held soon. This information was given at a meeting of the General Administration Department’s advisory committee, which was chaired by Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal here today. Read more

State-level workshop of stakeholders also to be held

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In a major achievement for Madhya Pradesh, universities, technical and medical institutions of the state are going to share worldwide knowledge in their respective fields. It will become possible through bringing various institutions of the Union and State Governments on a single platform by interlinking them with internet. In the series, National Knowledge Network (NKN) and Point of Presence (PoP) are being launched from March 21. Read more

Bhopal, March 21, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma invited National Award winner artistes and litterateurs at his residence this morning.  The Minister had conferred awards on these luminaries at a function at Ravindra Bhavan last night. Read more

Decline surpasses national average

Equal fall in urban and rural areas

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Adding yet another feather in its cap Madhya Pradesh has registered a significant 12 percent fall in five years from year 2004-05 to year 2009-10 against the national average of 7.3 percent fall in poverty. It deserves special mention here that during the period from year 1999-2000 to year 2004-05 Madhya Pradesh was the only state where poverty had increased by 4 percent. In those five years poverty had increased from 44.6 percent to 48.6 percent. In contrast to this, the state posted a decrease in poverty from 48.6 percent to 36.7 percent during the period from year 2004-05 to year 2009-10. Read more

Mission and other schemes at the earliest

Chief secy chairs state-level bankers’ committee meeting

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In Madhya Pradesh, 25 thousand cases have been sanctioned under Mukhyamantri Grameen Aawas Mission. Funds have been released to 7 thousand beneficiaries in the cases sanctioned till last month. Read more

Institutions to get free connectivity

Govt wishes to make network available in villages

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh has also joined National Knowledge Network today with a view to becoming a mainstream state by availing benefit of worldwide information technology and development of technical knowledge in various sectors. Information Technology Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya launched this new technical facility at Vindhyachal Bhavan here today.  Read more

Interest-free loans in lieu of payment of VAT

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Under its Industrial Promotion Policy, the State Government is making available interest-free loans to the industries in Madhya Pradesh in lieu of payment of Value Added Tax (VAT) by them. A MoU in this context was signed today to extend annual interest-free loan worth Rs. 250 crore to joint venture company Bharat-Oman Oil Refinery, Bina. Read more

Mr Bisen performs bhumi poojan

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister and Incharge Minister of Chhindwara district Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that all the 38 District Cooperative Central Banks are being computerised and connected with core banking facility in Madhya Pradesh. Read more

Mr Sharma at state-level convention of technical education employees

Bhopal, March 22, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that decisions will be taken in the larger interests of technical education employees after considering their justified demands. Mr Sharma was addressing a state-level convention of Provincial Technical Education Departmental Committee at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Polytechnic here today. Read more

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A decision has been taken to get Regional Passport Office informed about police verification reports of Haj-2012 applicants through Madhya Pradesh State Haj Committee. State Haj Committee Chairman Dr. Sanawwar Patel and the Passport Officer of Regional Passport Office held talks over difficulties faced by Haj applicants in getting their passports prepared. A Haj applicant will have to acquire a positive police verification report along with dispatch number and date of issuance from his or her district and submit the same to the Regional Passport Office, Bhopal.   Read more

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for Energy Mr Rajendra Shukla has said that priority should be given to ensure fulfillment of the State Government’s resolve to supply 24-hour power to rural domestic consumers and 8-hour supply for agriculture works from the year 2013. Read more

Malwa region takes lead, 810 centres in operation

SMS sent to all registered farmers

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The pace of wheat procurement on support price has now gathered momentum. Malwa region is leading in the state in this connection due to sudden increase in the arrival of wheat. So far, 810 out of a total of 2,312 procurement centres in the state have become operational. SMS have been sent to all the registered farmers in the state informing them about the date fixed for selling wheat. Thanks to intensification of wheat procurement, about one lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been purchased during last two days. This pace of procurement was relatively less during the earlier five days. So far, a total of one lakh 72 thousand 70 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured. Read more

Process on to remove anomalies of Rajya Beemari Sahayata Nidhi

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Heart patient Mr Chandrabali will be treated at Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal itself at government expenses. This decision was taken at a meeting of medical experts and officers chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Medical Education here today. The Additional Chief Secretary reviewed the case in detail. It came to the fore that the concerning patient needs medicated stents. His treatment is not possible through non-drug eluting angioplasty. The cost of medicated stents is more than non-drug eluting stents. Read more

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings and best wishes to people of Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Navratra and Cheti Chand. In his congratulatory message, Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has hoped that these festivals will bring about happiness and prosperity to the state’s people. He said that there is tradition in the state to celebrate festival with social harmony. Mr Chouhan has exhorted people of the state to celebrate these festivals amicably. Read more

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, March 23, 2012

Like other sectors, Madhya Pradesh is also surging ahead in the power sectors of myriads of achievements under the able guidance Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Recently, the Union Energy Ministry has decided to give Silver Shield to Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company under its annual national awards. The company has been selected for the award for speedy implementation of transmission schemes, reports SMS News & Features. Read more

Traders call on Chief Minister, demand ending VAT on sugar and cloth

Bhopal, March 24, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Delegations of state’s sugar and cloth traders called on Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today, informed him about the difficulties to be faced by them due to proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) and reconsider the decision. They also presented memorandums to the Chief Minister enumerating their demands. Water Resources and Environment Minister Shri Jayant Malaiya was also present on the occasion. Read more

Traders call on Chief Minister, demand ending VAT on sugar and cloth

Bhopal, March 23, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Delegations of state’s sugar and cloth traders called on Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today, informed him about the difficulties to be faced by them due to proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) and reconsider the decision. They also presented memorandums to the Chief Minister enumerating their demands. Water Resources and Environment Minister Shri Jayant Malaiya was also present on the occasion. Read more

Bhopal, March 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Cooperatives Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has exhorted farmers to repay latest by March 31 the loans taken by them for Kharif crops. Farmers will have to pay only one percent interest if they repay their short-term loans by March 31. Read more

Self-employment given from PMRY

Bhopal, March 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): With a view to making Bhopal a polythene-free city, a unit to produce paper bags was launched here today with the cooperation of Bhopal District Trade and Industries Centre through Pradhan Mantri Swarozgar Yojna (PMRY).  Displaying his dedication towards environment, young Mr Sudhir Baraskar decided to start this unit. Sudhir wanted to launch this unit, but faced funds crunch. He contacted District Trade and Industries Centre manager. Mr Sudhir also underwent training under Entrepreneur Development Programme. Read more

MP to host international Hindi conference

Mr Sharma inaugurates international literary symposium

Bhopal, March 25, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Inaugurating a two-day international literary symposium at Indore today, Higher Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma said that effective steps are being undertaken in the state for promotion and further enrichment of Hindi and its literature. Read more

Entire accommodation allotment process to be online for transparency

Bhopal, March 25, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The entire process of allotment of government accommodations will be online with a view to making it transparent and checking irregularities. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta launched the website of Directorate of Estates and survey for government accommodations at Government Housing Colony near Narmada Bhavan here on Saturday. Read more

Only non-fertile lands to be made available to industries

CM lays foundation stone of home textile unit at Budhni

Bhopal, March 25, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that works are in progress on industrial investment of Rs. one lakh 40 thousand crore. The Chief Minister said that a number of skill development centres and ITIs have been opened. One hundred more ITIs are to be opened in the state under Skill Development Mission. Read more

Bhopal, March 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The traction control gear department (SCR Division BHEL, Bhopal) has cracked yet another code of excellence, manufacturing a record 150 AC EMU sets this financial year. Harish Kumar Gupta (SCR-Production) handed over the 150th ACEMU set to SK Goyal of traffic department in presence of general manager (SCR) Jaiman Minj, GM (TPTN & CET) M Khasgiwala, GM (SCR- Engineering and MM) DK Thakur and PK Sinha AGM (SCR-Production). RDSO customer representatives PN Parihar and Vinod Kashyap were also present to grace the occasion. Read more

Bhopal, March 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Gold and silver merchants requested Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to withdraw the imposition of excise duty on gold and provide relief to the traders. This request was made through fax. According to them, excise duty on gold was not in the interest of the traders and the officers would harass the traders. The gold and silver merchants had sent the fax through chamber of commerce. Read more

Bhopal, March 26, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Odisha Governor MC Bhandare said, Indira Gandhi National Museum of Man is the best anthropological Museum in the world. It covers and attracts everything varying from languages, dialects, culture and music forms, including its new exhibition in its 200 acre area, he added. The chief guest was speaking at the concluding function of the 36th foundation day celebrations of the museum here on Friday. The museum inaugurated a newly-developed exhibition ‘Island Cultures of India’. Read more

Bhopal, March 26, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has been making constant efforts to bring tribal-dominant areas to the mainstream of development. Alirajpur was declared a district on May 18, 2008 with a view that tribals do not have to travel far for getting their works done and now from the next financial year, gift of two new Tahsils including Katthiwara and Sondwa is being given. With these two tahsils coming into being with effect from April 1, 2012, the number of tahsils in the district will go up to five. The new tahsils Sarai and Mada will come into being with effect from April 1, 2012. Read more

Radio Azad Hind dedicated to values of freedom struggle and self-rule launched

Bhopal, March 26, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched  Radio Azad Hind here today. It is the first radio of its kind in the country, which is fully dedicated to the values of freedom struggle and self-rule. Mr Chouhan stressed the need to make the new generation factually aware of India’s freedom struggle. Read more

351 family planning operations at Manpur camp

Bhopal, March 27, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): As many as 351 family planning operations were performed in a single day at a camp held at Manpur in Umaria district the other day. With this, the cent percent target of 6,400 family planning operations for the district for the year 2011-12 has been achieved. Operations of 219 women and 132 men were performed at the mega family planning camp at Manpur community health centre. Mrs Rekha Brahman of village Veldi underwent family planning operation after one daughter and Munni, wife of Vanshdhari Jaiswal and Mrs Ramrati, wife of Hemraj Yadav of village Bijauri after two daughters. Read more

Ujjain division still on top

Bhopal, March 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): even divisions of the state have become fully active in the wheat procurement process launched in the state from March 15. Ujjain division is still on top while Bhopal division has now surged ahead of Narmadapuram (Hoshangabad). As of now, wheat has been procured from 44 lakh 793 farmers and payments worth Rs. 444 crore 75 lakh made to them. Read more

Give priority to rural electrification work in tribal areas

Bhopal, March 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperatives Minister and Incharge Minister of Mandla District Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has instructed officers to give priority to rural electrification works in the tribal areas of the state. Read more

20 percent new members to be appointed to defence committees every year

Bhopal, March 27, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Twenty percent new members will be appointed to village and city defence committees every year. Read more

Time-limit to be prescribed for disposal of cases

Bhopal, March 27, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A time-limit will be prescribed for disposal of cases under section 170 (C) of Land Revenue Code pertaining to removal of encroachment by a non-tribal person on the land allotted to a tribal person. Read more

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In all, 88 lakh 91 thousand students are studying with interest while availing benefit of Mid-day Meal Programme in the state. These arrangements are being made in one lakh 14 thousand schools in Madhya Pradesh by Mid-day Meal Programme Council. As per the council, the programme is being executed through self-help groups. In all, 81 thousand self-help groups and 2 lakh 32 cooks are involved in the process. Read more

Function at state capital on March 29

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has instituted three state-level Minorities Service Awards in the names of freedom fighters and immortal martyrs. Three social workers have been selected for the three awards for the year 2011. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will give away the awards at 5 pm on March 29 at Ravindra Bhavan here. Read more

Talks held with concerning institutions at workshop

Stress also laid on proper disposal

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The exercise to strengthen e-waste management in the state has got underway. At a one-day workshop, the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board held talks with 300 representatives of industries, government and non-government institutions and various institutions linked with e-waste disposal. Work should be entrusted to authorised waste collectors. Speaking on the occasion, Board’s Chairman Dr. N.P. Shukla said that disposal, recycling and reuse of e-waste should be undertaken. Read more

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): All the formalities should be completed on priority before starting construction works of proposed Upper Narmada and Halon irrigation projects in the Narmada Valley. Read more

CM weighed against blood

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that democratic set-up is meant for the welfare and development of common people. Read more

Traders hand over memorandum against discrepancies

Bhopal, March 28, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a detailed study of Union Government’s Food Standards Act 2006 will be made. Necessary steps will be taken in the larger interests of the business community in case of impracticability or discrepancy. Read more

Lift advance quota to prevent shortage of fertilisers during Kharif season

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that the State Government has decided that the interest on advance lifting of fertilisers quota by farmers for ensuing Kharif season will be calculated with effect from June 1. For this, provision of Rs. 42 crore has been made in the budget. Read more

Moral education necessary in schools: Mr Rohani

Young generation must be made aware of ill-effects of addiction: Mr Bhargava

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A state-level workshop on suggesting ways to prevent use of prohibited drugs was held at Mansarovar auditorium of Vidhan Sabha here today. Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr Ishwardas Rohani was the chief guest while Panchayat, Rural Development and Social Justice Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava presided over the workshop. Read more

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over national flag to cyclist Mr Devendra Tiwari here this morning. Mr Tiwari is representing Madhya Pradesh in National Mountain Cycle Expedition. Mr Chouhan also presented a self-autographed goodwill poster to Mr Tiwari. Read more

Guv chairs meeting of amalgamated special fund

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Addressing the 13th meeting of Amalgamated Special Fund (ASF) here today, Governor Mr Ram Naresh Yadav said that the common people should liberally donate money on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan will attend

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): An All-India Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan is being organised by Madhya Pradesh Urdu Akademi on the open-air stage of Ravindra Bhavan at 7.30 pm on March 29. On the occasion, the books published by the Akademi will also be released. Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be chief guest of the function, which will be presided over by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr Ishwardas Rohani. Read more

Bhopal, March 29, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today took several decisions. New posts for Veterinary Department The cabinet decided to create 1722 posts for new veterinary dispensaries established during the 11th Five-Year Plan from the year 2007-08 to 2011-12, 112 veterinary dispensaries upgraded to veterinary hospitals and for upgrading 386 veterinary dispensaries to veterinary hospitals during the 12th Five-Year Plan. Read more

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): In view of possibilities of swine flu in the state, instructions have been issued to all the district collectors, divisional joint directors health and chief medical and health officers to undertake preventive steps. The instructions issued today by the Health Department said that strict compliance of earlier instructions in this connection should be ensured regarding screening and treatment of swine flu patients and the preventive steps. Read more

Now, land to be allotted on 33-year lease

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The State Government has made useful amendments in its Information Technology Policy. Under it, besides allotting lands on 33-year lease, it would also be renewed. It has also been made mandatory to provide jobs to at least 100 engineers or IT/ITES professionals at the rate of every acre of developed land. Orders to this effect have been issued. Another condition brought about by the amendment is that at least 60 percent of the allocated land must be used for information technology purposes. Read more

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Lives of a poor woman and her twin newborn girl children could be saved by prompt and timely use of 108 ambulance service started by Madhya Pradesh government. Though the benefit of 108 ambulance service launched for making available prompt medical and health services available to people can be availed by anyone, but some people remain deprived of it either due to lack of information and failure to take prompt decision to call the service. Read more

Benefits start percolating from Rajghat reservoir

Mr Vishnoi at annual general body meeting of fisheries federation

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Rajghat reservoir situated on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh has been placed under Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Federation for five years under fish sale system. Benefits from the reservoir have also started percolating. Read more

CM strong appeal in letters to PM and union finance minister

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In separate letters to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherji, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged them to immediately withdraw the decision to double the customs and excise duty on unbranded gold jewellery. In the letters, Mr Chouhan said that this rollback is very necessary in the larger interests of small gold jewelers and artisans depending on them. The Chief Minister said that the Union Budget has doubled the customs duty on standard gold bars from 2 to 4 percent and on non-standard gold from 5 to 10 percent. Read more

Submits memorandum regarding excise duty

Bhopal, March 30, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A delegation of Sarafa Association called on Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today. The delegation handed over a memorandum to the Chief Minister regarding Excise Duty, T.C.S. and Custom Duty imposed on gold jewellery imposed in the Union General Budget for the year 2012-13. Read more

Study team to arrive from UP

To tour state on April 3 and 4

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The ever-increasing ambit of wheat procurement on support price in Madhya Pradesh and novel methods adopted for the same have now become topics of discussions in other states also. In this context, the newly elected government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to send a study team to Madhya Pradesh for taking stock and grasp the salient features of the procurement process in the state. The seven-member study team comprising officers of Uttar Pradesh Food Department and its units is going to tour Madhya Pradesh for this purpose on April 3 and 4. Read more

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Panchayat, Rural Development and Social Justice Minister Mr Gopal Bhargava has said that accountability will be fixed for constructions works under Panch Parmeshwar Yojna. Read more

Mr Bisen at state cooperative federation convention

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Cooperative Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has said that cooperative movement should be used on a large scale for all-round development of society. Besides agriculture, cooperative movement should also be used for making employment available to youths. Read more

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to reconsider provisions of Food Security and Standards Act 2006. In a letter to the Prime Minister in this connection, Mr Chouhan said that some of the provisions and rules incorporated in the new Act are extremely impracticable whose implementation will cast adverse effect on the livelihood of smalltime food traders and they will be forced to become unemployed. Mr Chouhan said that the Act’s provisions and rules pertaining to smalltime food traders should be reconsidered within a set timeframe. Read more

Guv at Ambedkar national social science institute

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Addressing the annual meeting of governing body of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Social Science Institute, Mhow, Governor MR Ram Naresh Yadav said that the institute should promote result-oriented programmes while discharging its responsibility with a positive frame of mind. Read more

MoU signed in presence of CM Mr Chouhan

Bhopal, March 31, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A MoU of National Health Insurance Scheme was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today. Under the scheme BPL families will get free of cost treatment in 10 thousand hospitals of the country. Read more

10 percent of total strength can be transferred every year

Process to be undertaken from June 15 to July 15

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Through an order, the State Government has amended the transfer policy of Gram Panchayat Secretaries. According to the new provisions, 10 percent of total strength of Gram Panchayat Secretaries in a district can be transferred every year. This process will be undertaken from June 15 to July 15. The policy also provides that consent of the concerning district collector will have to be sought for transfer of more Gram Panchayat Secretaries than prescribed. Read more

Committee manager suspended in Harda

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): With the pace of wheat procurement on support price gathering momentum in the state, Madhya Pradesh government has also increased monitoring of the process. It has been made a pre-requisite to issue computer-printed receipts to farmers against the wheat procured from them. The State Government has once again cautioned the agencies and cooperative societies engaged in wheat procurement that issuing hand-written receipts will cost dear. Read more

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Bhopal Gas Relief & Rehabilitation and Urban Administration Minister Mr Babulal Gaur dedicated four dialysis machines and a dental unit at Government Kamla Nehru Hospital and a lift at Government Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital here today. Read more

Campaign to begin from April 2

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta will review development works in various wards of Bhopal city. Mr Gupta reviewed the development work going on in South-West Constituency of Vidhan Sabha areas at Mantralaya today. Read more

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book entitled “Varda Narmada” here today. The book has been penned by senior journalist Mr Mahesh Shrivastava. Narmada Valley Development Authority Vice-Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary Mr O.P. Rawat was also present on the occasion. Read more

Bhopal, April 1, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister has extended greetings and best wishes to people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami. In his message, Mr Chouhan said that Maryada Purushottam Ram is the symbol of Indian moral values and ideals. There is need to undertake joint efforts for good governance and development by following the ideals of Mr Ram in the present context. Mr Chouhan hoped that the people will celebrate the festival of Ram Navami with traditional enthusiasm and take resolve to serve the humanity. Read more

Bhopal, April 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A seminar was organised on Friday to create awareness among students about the new pattern of IIT-JEE and AIEEE. The exam pattern will change from 2013. Around 250 students participated in the seminar. Organizers said several students are not aware of the new pattern and they need to know about the changes in the pattern. A spokesperson said 40% weightage would be given to XII board marks and the inclusion of an aptitude test with 30% weightage. A diagnostic test was also conducted to bring students face to face with the nature of questions asked in the aptitude test.

Bhopal, April 2, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Asia’s first woman truck driver, Parvati Arya, 65, was felicitated at a function held in Bhopal. Her name has figured in Swenyam Siddha, a book based on 250 women (who’s who) of the state. After the death of her father, who was a civil contractor in Mandsaur, she took up the huge responsibly to take care of her eight sisters and three brothers at a very young age. “I did not want to depend on a driver so I myself learnt driving heavy vehicles,” she told TOI. Parvati said that convincing the officials at the RTO for a licence was more difficult than learning driving. Read more

CM Mr Chouhan’s announcement implemented

1.83 lakh marriages solemnised under scheme so far

Bhopal, April 2, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): The State Government has increased the assistance amount under the Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna from Rs. 10 thousand to Rs. 15 thousand. The Social Justice Department has issued an order to this effect. The increase will come into force with effect from April 1, 2012. It may be mentioned that Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had made an announcement in this regard recently. Read more

Gives credit limit for wheat procurement for April

Over Rs 1138 crore paid to farmers to so far

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Reserve Bank of India has released Rs. 9,500 crore as the credit limit for the month of April for wheat procurement on support price. The State Government had demanded a total of Rs. 11 thousand crore. The Reserve Bank has released the funds as first installment at present for the procurement process for the month of April. Funds will be provided as and when required in future also. Read more

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): The Central Region Power Distribution Company has launched “Hitkarini Yojna” for connecting electricity connections of urban and rural BPL families in 16 districts under its jurisdiction. The scheme will remain in force from April 1 to October 31, 2012. The objective of the scheme is to remove difficulties being faced by the urban and rural BPL domestic electricity consumers, whose connections have been snapped temporarily/permanently, in connecting to the new electricity structure on account of dues outstanding against them. Read more

Deadline set for logistic plan

City to be beautified before summit

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Indore city will be beautified further before the proposed Global Investors’ Summit to be held over there in October. Deadline for the logistic plan of the summit was also set today. A committee headed by the divisional commissioner has been constituted for monitoring. Read more

Function at Mhow on April 14

Mr Vijayvargiya reviews

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Preparations have got underway for celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr. Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar at Mhow on April 14. Industries Minister Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya took a review meeting in this connection at Indore today. Various people’s representatives and officers were present at the meeting. Special arrangements for visitors. The State Government will ensure all the necessary arrangements for the people likely to participate in the event as guests. Read more

Road to be constructed near Ansal apartment with public participation

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has instructed to prepare an estimate for construction of road in Ansal Apartments situated in Ward Number 22 of Bhopal. Mr Gupta visited Krishna Nagar and Ansal Apartments and gave a patient hearing to the problems of these areas’ residents on Monday. Read more

58 lakh beneficiaries provided assistance

Works costing Rs46 crore dedicated

Bhopal, April 3, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave a bonanza of development works worth Rs. 46 crore at a block-level Antyodaya Mela at Nasrullahganj in Sehore district today. On the occasion, funds to the tune of Rs. 32 crore 94 lakh 50 thousand under various schemes were given away to 21 thousand 487 beneficiaries. Read more

To be sent to godowns in one day

Divisional level reviews also get underway

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): In latest orders regarding wheat procurement on support price in the state, it has been instructed that procured wheat will not be accumulated at any procurement centre. It will be transported to godowns within a day. District collectors have been authorised to take decisions as per local conditions for transportation and storage of procured wheat. Meanwhile, the wheat procurement process is being monitored at various levels. In the series, higher officers from Bhopal visited Jabalpur today and undertook divisional level review over there. Read more

Instructs to take stern action against anti-social elements

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Shukla visited Prempura, Barkheri Kalan and Barkheri Khurd of Ward No. 24 on Tuesday and gave a patient hearing to the problems of citizens of the these localities. He instructed to dig one tube-well each at Prempura and Barkheri Khurd. Read more

Calamity emergency force to be constituted in each district

CM chairs meeting of calamity management authority

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): State Calamity Emergency Force will be constituted in every district of the state for tackling all kinds of calamities. The force will comprise 50 to 100 jawans in each district. The emergency force will be constituted among Home Guard jawans. Read more

High-level investment augmentation empowered committee meeting held

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a new automobile policy will be chalked out in the state keeping in view feasibilities of automobile industry sector and positive attitude of investors. Mr Chouhan was addressing a meeting of High-level Investment Augmentation Empowered Committee at Mantralaya today. The Chief Minister instructed to expedite the process of extending concessions including entry tax to industries. He also instructed to get issues pertaining to land acquisition solved through local consent. Read more

Investment worth Rs 7.50 lakh crore expected

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has instructed that besides large-scale preparations for the proposed Global Investors Summit at Indore in October, parallel preparations should also be made so as to ensure availability of land and other facilities to investors. Read more

Cabinet decisions

Industrial training centres to be strengthened

Bhopal, April 4, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today decided to amend provisions of Revenue Book of Circulars (RBC) 6-4 for extending more relief to calamity-affected farmers in the state. Following this decision, relief amounts to farmers will be sanctioned at revised rates. Assistance worth Rs. one lakh is provided to the next of kin of a deceased person, which has now been increased to Rs. 1.50 lakh. Read more

Dr Kusmaria at national agriculture insurance scheme

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Motivating farmers for organic farming is the need of the hour, said Farmers’ Welfare & Agriculture Development Minister Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria at a function organised for distributing amounts under National Agriculture Insurance Scheme at Harda krishi upaj Mandi yesterday. MLAs Mr Kamal Patel and Mr Sanjay Shah were also present on the occasion. It may be mentioned that funds to the tune of Rs. 137 crore 59 lakh 93 thousand have been sanctioned under the insurance scheme to 36 thousand 700 farmers of Harda district. Read more

Convocation held at regional jail

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Jail Minister Mr Jagdish Deora has said that the top priority of the jail employee is to carry out their duties honestly. Mr Deora was addressing the convocation held at Regional and Research Institute for training to officers and guards here today. Training was imparted to 54 officers and guards including four women since September 15, 2011. Read more

Provisions already in place for pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, Hinglaj Mata and Nankana Saheb

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Madhya Pradesh government has expanded the subsidy scheme for pilgrimage to places of religious importance in other countries. After pilgrimage journeys to religious places in China and Pakistan, the State Government will now provide 50 percent subsidy on expenses (maximum Rs. 30 thousand) to the state’s citizens for the journey to pilgrim centres in Sri Lanka and Cambodia. Six years ago, Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan had taken the initiative of scheme for providing financial assistance to citizens of the state for pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar. Read more

Urges to frame state-specific central policies

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan met the Union Finance Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee here today and discussed with him various issues pertaining to the state’s finances and development. He urged the Union Finance Minister to frame the Central programmes and policies keeping in mind the conditions and problems of the states’ specific conditions and also urged him to give the freedom to spend the allotted funds as per state’s needs. Read more

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The State Government has decided to effect considerable increase in the relief amounts provided to calamity-affected people various heads of Revenue Book of Circulars (R.B.C.) 6-4 including loss of crops, life etc. Following this decision, the next of kin of the person dying in natural calamity will be provided Rs. 1.50 lakh in place of Rs. one lakh. Similarly, Rs. 43 thousand 500 in place of Rs. 35 thousand will be provided to a victim in case of 40 to 80 percent disability and Rs. 62 thousand 500 instead of Rs. 50 thousand for over 80 percent disability. Read more

Discusses concept of ‘Court of tomorrow’ for state

Bhopal, April 5, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan today called on the Chairman of National Knowledge Commission Mr Sam Pitroda and discussed with him the concept of ‘Court of Tomorrow’ in Madhya Pradesh. He said that in this concept arrangements are to be made to maximize the use of information technology. Read more

Market-oriented production necessary for strengthening self-help groups

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A two-day seminar on organising about 4 lakh self-help groups operating in the urban and rural areas of the state for augmenting their economic development got underway at Academy of Administration here today.  Read more

America tour for study of community college concept from April 16 to 25

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): School Education Minister Mrs Archana Chitnis has been nominated the Chairperson of the committee of Education Ministers of states by Union Human Resources Development Ministry. The committee will prepare the outlines of community college, its constitution and draft. Read more

Mr Bisen reviews progress of schemes

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has instructed officers to ensure that there is no delay in the implementation of drinking water schemes. Arrangements should be made in the rural areas in such a way that common people over there get drinking water easily. Read more

Enquiry to be instituted against people not establishing industry after taking land in Ratlam

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Forest Minister Mr Sartaj Singh and incharge of Ratlam district has instructed to constitute a committee to enquire the cases of people taking land for establishing industry but not doing so while keeping the lands under their possession or selling the same in Ratlam district. At the meeting, Mr Singh expressed concern over seeds being found sub-standard in 35 cases and instructed to examine quality of seeds and setting the system right. Expressing displeasure over slow pace of works under Rajiv Gandhi Electrification Scheme, the incharge minister instructed to accelerate its pace. Read more

Bridge to be constructed with MLA fund at slum behind rotary club

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): A bridge will be constructed with MLA Fund at the slum area behind Rotary Club in the state capital. Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta visited slum areas of Banganga in Ward No. 23 and also slums near North TT Nagar and Barah Daftar. Read more

Payment against wheat to farmers should be made within 7 days

High-level probe into illegal felling of forest in Dindori

Bhopal, April 6, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that farmers should not face any difficulty in wheat procurement anywhere in the state. Electricity connection of any piped water scheme of any village will not be snapped due to pending electricity bill, which will be cleared by the State Government. Read more

30 rural development issues to be discussed

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Quarterly conventions of Gram Sabhas will be held in the state from April 14, the birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar. From this date, Gram Sabhas will be held serial-wise. Every Gram Panchayat will make public announcements in the areas under its jurisdiction about date and time of the Gram. The same information will also be displayed on the notice board of the concerning Gram Panchayat. Videography of Gram Sabhas will also be undertaken mandatorily. This year, 30 other important issues pertaining to rural development have also been included in the agenda of Gram Sabha besides the local issues. Read more

Talent search held at old campion ground

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): A talent search programme was held by Madhya Pradesh State Cricket Academy being run at Gwalior by Sports and Youth Welfare Department here today. Member of World Cup 1983 winning Indian cricket team Mr Madanlal assessed the batting and bowling talent of the candidates for admission to the academy. The second phase of the talent search was held in the afternoon. Read more

22 percent rise this year

Remarkable achievement despite less central share and concessions

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Revenue from commercial taxes in Madhya Pradesh has registered significant increase of 22 percent during year 2011-12 in comparison to the last year. This achievement is remarkable given the fact that the Union Government had reduced State’s share in Central taxes to the state by over Rs. 550 crore in the wake of global recession in trade and industry and the State Government reduced stamp and registration duty. It is also worth taking notice that revenue from commercial taxes in Madhya Pradesh has gone up four-fold during the last eight years. Read more

Several educational gifts by higher education minister to Harda

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Higher and Technical Education Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has said that university exam results in the state will be declared by June 30 this year. Mr Sharma was addressing an alumni meet on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Government Polytechnic here today. Read more

Home Minister issues instruction during visit

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Home Minister Mr Umashankar Gupta has issued instructions for action against illegal occupants of 228 government quarters. He said that the concerning police station incharge and officers of Public Works Department should take the action jointly within three days. Read more

Bhopal, April 7, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tributes to the late Mrs Saraswati Devi, mother of Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Mr Arun Mishra here today. From the airport, Chief Minister drove straightaway to the residence of Mr Arun Mishra and garlanded a portrait of the late Mrs Saraswati Devi. Read more

Bhopal, April 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Culture and Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma inaugurated the regional office of Indian Council of Cultural Relations (I.C.C.R.) of Union Ministry of External Affairs here today. The office has been started on the premises of Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi, Banganga. I.C.C.R. Director General Dr. Suresh Kumar Goel and Director General of Academy of Administration Mrs Abha Asthana were also present on the occasion. Read more

Success story

Bhopal, April 8, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Mr Sunil Chaure of village Seoni in Pandhurna tahsil of Chhindwara district is a happy man after adopting fish breeding. The trade has considerably increased his and his family members’ economic condition. Sunil has now bought a new motorcycle with the income from fish breeding. Now, he is dreaming to marry of his sister on a grand scale with the help off the money earned by him through this occupation. Sunil joined the profession of fish breeding after getting inspiration from his father Balwant Chaure, who has also been running the business of fish breeding as a member of Adarsh Matsyodyog Samiit, Pandhurna. Read more

Drinking water should be made available through every possible means

Bhopal, April 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Public Health Engineering Minister Mr Gaurishankar Bisen has instructed departmental officers to make drinking water arrangements in problem-riddled villages through every possible means. Mr Bisen was reviewing drinking water arrangements at divisional level meetings at Indore and Ujjain the other day. Read more

Bhopal, April 8, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Minister of State for General Administration Mr Kanhaiyalal Agrawal has instructed to ensure electricity supply for sufficient time for rural piped water schemes. Mr Agrawal was reviewing drinking water arrangements of the district at Guna today. Minister of State Mr Agrawal instructed that besides Mukhyamantri Nal-Jal Yojna, other drinking water schemes must be kept operational on priority during the next three months. Non-functional hand pumps in schools should also be repaired at the earliest. Read more

Ministers express grief

Bhopal, April 8, 2012 (Muslim Saleem): Mr Rajeshwar Lal Shrivastava, father of senior journalist of Hindustan Times Mr Ranjan Shrivastava passed away here today. Ministers including Mr Raghavji, Mr Jayant Malaiya, Mr Kailash Vijayvargiya, Mr Gopal Bhargava, Mr Sartaj Singh, Dr. Narottam Mishra, Kunwar Vijay Shah, Mr Jagdish Deora, Mr Ajay Vishnoi, Mr Nagendra Singh, Mr Jagannath Singh, Dr. Ramkrishna Kusmaria, Mr Gaurishankar Bisen, Mrs Archana Chitnis, Mr Tukojirao Puar and Mr Karan Singh Verma have expressed profound grief and prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss. Read more

Bhopal, April 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): Shamila Tagore, the wife of the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, arrived in the city here on Saturday. She would be the chief guest at the final match of the cricket tournament being organized by Iftekhar Cricket Academy here on Monday. Her son Saif Ali Khan is also likely to reach the city to take part in the function.  According to organizers, the 36th edition of the Iftekhar Memorial Invitation Cricket tournament has been renamed as ‘Ifteker Memorial Tiger trophy’. Read more

Bhopal, April 9, 2012 (Abdul Ahad Farhan): With a message to ‘Be wise Immunise’, intensification of routine immunisation (IRI) programme is set to begin across 38 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Antigen-wise the state falls well below the national average in immunisation with just 42.9% according to state-level coverage survey carried out in 2009. India has declared 2012 as the year of IRI. District Mother and Child Health (MCH) officials from all 50 districts are participating in two-day orientation programme ahead of IRI launch in the state capital. Read more

Bhopal, April 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Additional Chief Secretary Mr R. Parshuram inaugurated a five-day Yoga Camp of Bihar Yoga School today. Yoga training is being imparted by Guru Swami Kewalyanand Saraswati of Munger, Bihar at the camp being organised at Prriyadarshini Forest Officers’ Mess. Mr Parshuram said that all the people are generally aware of Yoga’s importance in maintaining sound health. But its benefit accrue only with regular practice.  At the camp, Mr Amrit Bindu and Miss Navita Singh welcomed the guests. Read more

Bhopal, April 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): The Public Health Engineering Department has decided to launch a special campaign in the state from April 10 for reopening non-functional piped water schemes. Under the campaign, officers have been instructed to prepare estimates for reopening of non-functional piped water schemes during their rural tours. Public Health Engineering Department Engineer-in-Chief has instructed departmental officers that sanction should be sought at the earliest for the scheme whose pipelines have been damaged. Read more

Bhopal, April 9, 2012 (Ataullah Faizan): Chief Minister Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed profound grief over the death of Mrs Pushpa Sharma, the mother of Bureau Chief of Press Trust of India Mr Arvind Sharma. She was 88. She was undergoing treatment for some time in a private hospital at Bhopal. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan has prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. Public Relations Minister Mr Laxmikant Sharma has expressed profound grief over the death of Mrs Pushpa Sharma, the mother of Bhopal Bureau Chief of Press Trust of India Mr Arvind Sharma.  Mr Sharma has prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.

By Muslim Saleem

Bhopal, April 9, 2012

“There is less time left for the Mission 2013. After leaving the holidays, we have just 285 days with us and we have to create history in these days only. We have to work hard to bring back Shivraj Singh Chouhan to power, because with his return to power the history would be created.” This was averred by State BJP president Prabhat Jha on Saturday while addressing BJP executive meeting at Orchha. SMS News & Features predicts that Shivraj Singh Chouhan will become Chief Minister of the State for a record third time on the strength of tremendous works done by him. Read more