Madhya Pradesh

• 10 Oct 2023

Union Agriculture Minister Laid the Foundation Stone of Morena Horticulture College

Why In News?

On October 6, 2023, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar laid the foundation stone of Horticulture College to be established in village Ratan Basai of Porsa tehsil of Morena district under Rani Lakshmibai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi.

Key Points:

• In this college, which will be built at a cost of Rs 160 crore, apart from providing graduate education, agricultural scientists will provide farming related training to the farmers and solve their problems.
• This college, to be built on 300 acres, will lead to the expansion and development of the area. Many districts of Madhya Pradesh including Chambal-Gwalior region as well as Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will benefit from this college. Farmers and the region will also benefit through research work through the college.
• On this occasion, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that this college will bring change in the agricultural economy of the area and will also be beneficial for the farmers. This will provide new employment opportunities for the youth, while it will also be helpful in increasing the income of farmers.
• With the introduction of new crops and technology in farming, profits will increase, due to which the young generation will be more attracted towards farming.

Foundation Stone of New Building of CRC-Chhatarpur Laid in Madhya Pradesh

Why In News?

The foundation stone of the new building of the Comprehensive Regional Center (CRC)-Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh was laid on October 6, 2023, symbolizing a giant leap towards inclusivity and empowerment.

Key Points:

• The estimated construction cost for this visionary project is Rs. 25 crore and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed with NBCC to start the construction work soon.
• Apart from laying the foundation stone of the new building of CRC-Chhatarpur, Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar also laid the foundation stone of a sensory park at Chhatarpur costing Rs 9 crore. He also inaugurated the District Disabled Rehabilitation Center for the welfare and empowerment of disabled people in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
• At the inauguration ceremony of CRC-Chhatarpur, Cabinet Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar said that this is another pioneering initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It is committed to empowering persons with disabilities through skill development, rehabilitation services and inclusive community programs.
• The construction work will be completed by the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) in 18 months. This upcoming structure will be spread over a vast area of 41,275 sq. ft. and will be designed to provide an accessible environment that will cater to the needs of persons with disabilities.