Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan transferred Rs 1597 crore to the accounts of 1 crore 31 lakh Ladli Bahnas in Burhanpur Mahila Sammelan.
They have received an inceased amount of Rs 1250.
Chouhan said that the women have been given reservation in the urban bodies and panchayats to enable them participate in administrative activities.
He said that women have been given 35 percent reservation in recruitment of police force. Due to increased staff of police officeres, victimized women are being treated with sensitivity.
Chouhan said the state government is striving to address all issues associated with women ensuring justice to them. Those committing crime against women will have to face severe punishment.
Chouhan dedicated 26 works valuing at Rs 182 crore 72 lakh and laid the foundation of 19 works costing Rs 219 crore 60 lakh in Burhanpur district. Chief Minister also gave away benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
Chouhan dedicated Asir-Dhulkot-Ghatakhedi road built at a cost of Rs 68 crore 21 lakh, over bridge built at Nepanagar railway crossing at a cost of Rs 38 crore 82 lakh, 50 seater degree college building Dhulkot, Community Health Center Nepanagar, arrangements for light and sound programme and other works at Shahi Qila Burhanpur.
Chief Minister Chouhan also performed bhoomi pujan of Pangri Medium Irrigation Project worth Rs 145 crore, construction of 13.80 km long Nepaphata to Nepanagar road located on Indore-Ichhapur road worth Rs 23 crore and other works.
The Chief Minister said that Ladli Bahna Yojana has been started to increase the self-esteem and self-confidence of sisters. The State Government is striving to ensure that every women associated with SHGs get at least Rs 10 thousand per month.
Every household has tapped water supply in Burhanpur
Chief Minister Chouhan said that issues of Sindhi brotherene in Burhanpur are being resolved. The will get new shops in place of burnt shops. The difference in amount will be borne by the state government. Tapti mega recharge plans will also be given concrete shape, so that there is no shortage of water. Under Jal Jeevan Mission in Burhanpur, tap water is being provided to all the houses.
Educational facilities for children of poor families
Chouhan said that the children of the poor and farmers should also get better education facilities at CM Rise Schools being built. Each school building is being constructed at a cost of Rs 38 to 40 crore. This school will be equipped with ultramodern facilities. Students will get facilities of lab, laptop, library, play ground, smart class and bus transportation facility. The State Government is working hard to ensure that everyone gets right to education.
With an aim of encouraging students for education and developing in them a sense of competition, they are being provided laptops, scooties etc. Students should study hard and build their bright career. The educatioin fee of children from families whose annual income is upto Rs 8 lakh will be paid by the state government if they get admission to prestigious medical and engineering colleges.
The members of women self-help groups presented a photo frame made of banana fiber to the CM Chouhan under One District One Product. Chouhan was presented a replica based on a glimpse of the tourist places of Burhanpur.
CM Chouhan distributes benefits
Chief Minister Chouhan gave away benefits to under Sikho-Kamao Yojana and MSME Promotion Scheme.
A cheque of Rs 3 lakh was presented to Jai Shri Ram Self-Help Group for Kachchi Ghani oil. The ration shop of village Hingna Raiyat was allotted to the self-help group.
Cheques for financial assistance were given to Amit Patil for setting up a banana unit and to Sushri Vaishnavi Shinde for setting up a custom hiring centre in village Borsar.
