All Poor Families will have housing facility: CM
Bhopal. The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that poor families will be given land for having their own housing unit and those occupying lands for years would be provided land lease for the same. He said that economic assistance would also be extened to them for constructing housing units.
The Chief Minister was addressing a conventioin of beneficiaries at Budhar in Shahdol district today.
Shri Chouhan observed that those who are natives of Madhya Pradesh must have a piece of land in their possession. It is everyone’s dream to have his own house. The State Government will help the poor families realize their dreams.
He announced to provide Rs. 40 crore for construction of houses for the poor in Dhanpuri municipality area and Rs. 20 crore for those in Budhar municipality area.
The Chief Minister said that the metitorious students of all classes will be provided financial support on pursuing medical, engineering courses or joining IITs. He listed some schemes underwhich students are getting benefits for pursuing studies. Talented students will be given laptops, and smart phones also, he added.
Shri Chouhan informed that it has been decided to distribute pension to destitutes and elderly persons on the 10th of every month at public functions.
He said that government employees have been given benefits of sixth pay commission and will also be given benefits of seventh commission. It is also responsibility of government officials to function for the welfare the poor and weaker sections. Those committing laxity in discharing their assigned duties will be taken to the task.
Shri Chouhan said that the state government is committed to ensuring socio-economic and educational advancement of women. They have been given 50% reservations in Panchayat Raj and local bodies. Except forest department, all departments have given 33 percent reservation to them.
Minister in charge of the district Shri Rajendra Shukla, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Shri Om Prakash Dhurve, Minister of State for Micro and Small Enterprises Shri Sanjay Pathak were present.
Water supply scheme for Dhanpuri
Shri Chouhan announced to provide Rs 16 crore 45 lakh for Dhanpuri drinking water scheme and Rs. 15 crore 35 lakh for Budhar drinking water supply scheme.
He also announced to provide Rs. 1.5 crore each for roads in Dhanpuri and Budhar municipality areas. He informed that Rs. 79 crore has been sanctioned for Markhi dam project. Its construction will begin soon.
RTO Building Inaugurated
The Chief Minister dedicated to people the RTO building constructed at a cost of Rs. 5 lakh 99 thousand in Harri village.
He announced to ensure piped water supply scheme at Harri soon. Shri Chouhan dedicated to people the Budhar tehsil headquarters building constructed at a cost of Rs. 69 lakh 70 thousand.
100-seater hostel inaugurated
The Chief Minister dedicated 100-seater girls hostel in Dhanpuri municipal area. He also held dialogues with girl students about their studies. At Devhara, Shri Chouhan talked to people and inquired about their problems. He said that all their grievances would be addressed immediately.
