Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced a series of development initiatives for Narsinghpur district, including the inauguration of a government Sandipani School built at a cost of ₹42.52 crore and the transfer of ₹213.41 crore in social security pensions to more than 35.56 lakh beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister also distributed property ownership certificates to beneficiaries under the Centre’s Swamitva Scheme, inaugurated several development projects and laid foundation stones for new works. The event featured the launch of a school bus service, which is expected to make transportation easier for students.

CM Dr Yadav planted a sapling on the school campus and honoured elderly residents by presenting them with flowers and clothing, seeking their blessings on the occasion.

Education and Welfare Take Centre Stage

Addressing the gathering, CM Dr Yadav said the government was committed to providing children with better education and improved facilities. Drawing a parallel with the friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama at Sage Sandipani’s ashram, he said Sandipani schools represented the importance of education, friendship and the guru-shishya tradition.

The Chief Minister claimed that the school dropout rate in government schools had fallen from 14 per cent to zero. He added that the state was continuing to invest in basic infrastructure, including roads, electricity, water supply and education.

He also praised Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s leadership, saying India’s development initiatives had received international appreciation.

MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav addressing the event

₹95 Crore in Development Works Announced

CM Dr Yadav said the newly inaugurated Sandipani School had been constructed at a cost of ₹42.52 crore. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, piped water facilities were being provided to 50 villages in Narsinghpur at a cost of ₹23.17 crore.

Four roads and the government high school at Kalyanpur were also inaugurated. In addition, foundation stones were laid for 21 development projects worth approximately ₹95 crore.

The Chief Minister announced that Narsinghpur would benefit from the proposed Jabalpur Metropolitan Area. He also said the Gotegaon-Narsinghpur-Pipariya road would be upgraded at an estimated cost of ₹540 crore.

Other proposed projects include an Ekant Van corridor, a major road connecting Kheri Naka to the railway station, a grand Geeta Bhawan and a riverfront at Varman Ghat on the Narmada.

Jobs, Medical Colleges and Farmers' Welfare

CM Dr Yadav said 2027 would be observed as the Year of Youth in Madhya Pradesh. He announced that the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examinations would be held twice that year and said recruitment to more than one lakh additional posts would begin soon.

The state would also open 12 new medical colleges next year, he added. According to the Chief Minister, 85,000 appointments had already been made, while promotions had been granted to more than 2.5 lakh government employees.

He further highlighted welfare initiatives for farmers, women and students, including financial assistance for meritorious students, bicycles, scooters and laptops.

Dairy Development and Conservation

The Chief Minister announced that livestock-rearing competitions would be organised across all development blocks during Diwali. Winners would receive ₹1 lakh, ₹50,000 and ₹25,000 for first, second and third places, respectively.

The state has set a target of increasing milk production from 12 per cent to 50 per cent, he said, without specifying the baseline or measurement behind the figures.

CM Dr Yadav flagging off the school bus at the event

CM Dr Yadav also said the government would continue pursuing river-linking projects and water conservation initiatives, alongside efforts to strengthen rural infrastructure and create employment opportunities.