Government working to increase Madhya Pradesh’s share in India’s economy to 5% from the current 4%: CM Mohan Yadav
The Hindu
Mohan Yadav outlines ambitious plans for Madhya Pradesh's economic growth and welfare schemes in Independence Day speech.
In his first Independence Day speech as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav said that his government was working to increase to 5% the State’s share in the national economy from the current 4% in the next five years.
Clad in a white kurta, saffron jacket and turban, Mr. Yadav unfurled the national flag and received the guard of honour at the Lal Parade ground here, before addressing the State-level event.
In a significant announcement, Mr. Yadav said that his government is going to launch missions for the youth, women, farmers, and the poor on November 1, the Madhya Pradesh foundation day.
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“The Hon’ble Prime Minister [Narendra Modi] has defined four categories — youth, women, farmers, and poor — as the foundation of development of the country. Taking inspiration from his thoughts, the Government of Madhya Pradesh is going to implement four missions — Yuva Shakti Mission, Gareeb Kalyan Mission, Kisan Kalyan Mission, and Nari Sashaktikaran Mission,” the Chief Minister said, adding that work would be done on priority to empower the four sections of society with a roadmap.
Mr. Yadav also said that more than 11,000 appointment letters for government jobs had been handed over to youth in the past eight months, and that the government was working rapidly to fill vacant posts.
“More than 60 new industrial units are being established in the State at a cost of ₹10,000 crore, which will generate more than 17,000 employment opportunities. The government has given priority to skill development. Under the Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana, 8,000 selected students have been provided with scholarships [at a cost] of ₹6.6 crore,” he said.