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Bhopal, Nov 24 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the fundamental spirit of Indian governance has always rested on local self-governance, where administration begins at the village level.
The Chief Minister made the remark while addressing the inaugural session of a workshop on “Atmanirbhar Panchayat-Samridh Madhya Pradesh”, being organized under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Watershed Development 2.0) in Bhopal.
Chief Minister Yadav described the ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayat-Prosperous Madhya Pradesh’ workshop as a decisive step towards village swaraj, local self-reliance and a developed India by 2047.
Addressing a large gathering of representatives of three-tier Panchayats (village, district and district), he appreciated the leadership of Panchayat representatives in shaping strategies that make Panchayats administratively efficient, economically strong and community self-reliant.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh said, “There is a lot of potential in trade and business in many sectors in our country. As opportunities increase, we will also get opportunities for progress. Along with development, the campaign on the welfare of the poor, youth and women will also continue.”
Suggesting administrative reforms in the Panchayat bodies, the Chief Minister said that the suggestions given by the District and Block Panchayat Vice Presidents during the school inspection will be recorded and implemented.
CM Yadav also reiterated that gram panchayat heads (sarpanches) have been authorized to spend up to Rs 25 lakh for panchayat activities – this is an initial step, followed by more initiatives.
Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister urged panchayats to prepare master plans for investment opportunities and improving housing planning, starting with Vidisha.
CM Yadav said, “The state government has empowered panchayats to manage drinking water supply, and rural development is being promoted through solar pump schemes, offering farmers up to 90 per cent subsidy on purchasing three to five horse power pumps.”
–IANS
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