Madhya Pradesh

• 21 Aug 2023

Union Home Minister released the Report Card of M.P.

Why is News?

On August 20, 2023, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah released the report card (2003-2023) of Madhya Pradesh at the Garib Kalyan Mahaabhiyan at Kushabhau Convention Centre in Bhopal.

Key Points:

• A film focusing on development dimensions of Madhya Pradesh was screened on the occasion of presenting a report card of the development work done in Madhya Pradesh in two decades (2003-2023) under the Garib Kalyan Maha Abhiyan.
• A short film on the remarkable work and achievements of the Central Government in the last 9 years was also screened. Also, a song based on poor welfare schemes was launched.
• Subject-wise mention of achievements of Madhya Pradesh by Union Minister Amit Shah-
• If 10 percent of the population in the country has come out of the cycle of poverty in the last ten years, then Madhya Pradesh has contributed the most.
• The budget size of Madhya Pradesh was Rs 23,100 crore in 2002. Now it is more than 3 lakh 14 thousand crore rupees.
• The budget for education in Madhya Pradesh has increased from Rs 2556 crore to Rs 38 thousand crore.
• In Madhya Pradesh, the health budget was only Rs 580 crore during the previous government, which is now Rs 16,000 crore. It does not include the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
• Only Rs 844 crore was spent in the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, now about 7 thousand crore rupees are being spent.
• There has also been an increase in the budget on the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes. Earlier, an amount of Rs 1056 crore was spent, now Rs 64 thousand 390 crore is being spent.
• Only Rs 844 crore was spent in the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, now about 7 thousand crore rupees are being spent.
• The per capita income in Madhya Pradesh was Rs 11,700 earlier, which has now increased to Rs 1,40,000.
• In the MSME sector, 4 thousand 299 industries were registered throughout the year. Now their number is 3 lakh 61 thousand.
• Important work has been done in road construction. Earlier there were only 60,000 kilometers of roads. Now there are more than 5 lakh 10 thousand kilometers of roads in the state, which is more than eight times. The length of NH roads increased from 4800 to 13 thousand kilometers.
• The agricultural growth rate in the agriculture sector has increased six and a half times. Wheat procurement has increased from 4 lakh 38 thousand metric tonnes to 70 lakh 96 thousand metric tons and paddy procurement has increased from 0.95 thousand metric tons to 46 lakh 30 thousand metric tons. More than 90 lakh farmers have been given benefits of more than Rs 19,000 crore in the state.
• In Madhya Pradesh, only 52 lakh families used to get the benefit of free ration distribution, which is being given to about 1.25 crore people.
• The number of medical colleges in the state has increased from 4 to 24. Medical seats were 620, which is now more than 4 thousand.
• Eklavya residential model schools were not there at all. Their number is now 63. The number of ITIs has increased from 159 to 1514.
• Due to the construction of roads in the tourism sector, the number of tourists has increased. At one time only 64 lakh tourists used to come annually, now their number has increased to 9 crore.
• Airport development and terminal construction works are being carried out in three cities of the state - Rewa, Gwalior and Jabalpur. Indore has been included in the Delhi-Mumbai corridor. Metro rail projects are being implemented in Indore and Bhopal.
• The energy potential of the state is more than 29 thousand MW. More than 47 lakh hectarearea is being irrigated due to the expansion of irrigation means.
• More than 46 lakh girls have been benefited in the state by connecting them with 'Ladli Laxmi Yojana' and more than 53 lakh sisters have been linked to self-help groups.
• In the interest of tribal society, a museum is being set up in the state to implement pesa law and show tribal culture.
• Madhya Pradesh has become a favorite destination for industrial investment.
• A power generation unit is being started at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district at a cost of Rs 2400 crore.
• An initiative has been taken to construct an international cricket stadium in the state.
• The economic growth rate of the state is more than 16 percent.

Food festival organized at Madhya Pradesh Bhavan, New Delhi

Why is News?

'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Food Festival' were organized at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, Delhi from August 18-20, 2023.

Key Points:

• Residential Commissioner Pankaj Raag and Media Advisor, Chief Minister ICP Kesari inaugurated the festival.
• Special dishes from Madhya Pradesh such as Bhute Ki Kiss, Indori Poha, Sev Bhaji, Besan Gatta, Matar Nimona, Dal Bafla, Pilaf, Mutton Sailana and Bhopali Murg Rejala as well as Malwa Thali, Bundelkhand Thali and Madhya Pradesh Special Thali were tasted by the visitors.
• Dishes like Millet Kheer, Churma Laddu and Ragi Halwa were also available to promote Sri Anna. The sale of milk products of Sanchi & the exhibition of handicrafts and Khadi products of the state were also organized in the festival.
• It is worth mentioning that the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with various State Governments is organizing 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Food Festival' in the State Houses/Buildings located in New Delhi of the participating States. It aims to celebrate India's rich diversity in the field of culinary arts.

Amendment in Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana

Why is News?

On August 18, 2023, the Madhya Pradesh state government issued an amendment order in the 'Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana'. Students belonging to SC/ST category, whose father/guardian's income is up to Rs 8 lakh, will be able to get the benefit of this scheme.

Key Points:

• According to the order, such students, whose father/guardian's income is less than Rs 8 lakh, will be eligible for the scheme, but such students whose father/guardian's annual income is up to Rs 8 lakh and they are BPL card holders, SC, ST category students and are not able to join the scheme due to the conditions mentioned in the clause no. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5. Considering these as special cases, they will be able to get the approval of the competent officer in departmental coordination in respect of them and include them in the scheme.
• Such students, who once the benefit is received in the scheme, will be eligible for the benefit of the scheme till the completion of the course, even if the income limit exceeds Rs. 8,000 lakh, subject to the conditions as specified. This amendment will be applicable from the academic session 2023-24.