Independence Day: CM Mohan Yadav hoists national flag, showcases Madhya Pradesh's achievements & vision
Greeting people, Yadav recalled the sacrifices of Tantya Mama, Khajya Nayak, Raja Bhabhut Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Tatya Tope and women icons Rani Durgavati, Rani Avantibai, Rani Kamalapati, Rani Lakshmibai and Jhalkari Bai.
He said Operation Sindoor had showcased India's strength, while PM Modi's 11 years in office marked 'unprecedented achievements' including the abrogation of Article 370, the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and India's rise as the world's fourth-largest economy, soon to be the third.
Yadav said Aatmanirbhar Bharat was not just a scheme but 'a people's movement.' He called Swadeshi a mantra of self-respect and urged people to support Vocal for Local and Local for Global.
On state progress, Yadav said the 2025–26 budget had no new taxes, with a target of doubling its size. Per capita income rose from Rs 1.39 lakh to Rs 1.52 lakh. Four flagship missions — Yuva Shakti, Nari Shakti, Kisan Kalyan and Garib Kalyan — are underway.
Recruitment for 1 lakh government posts is on, with 2.5 lakh jobs targeted in five years.
Declaring 2025 the Year of Industry and Employment, Yadav said exports had grown 6%, Rs 5,000 crore support was given to entrepreneurs, and 1,000 new industrial units had been allotted land, promising Rs 40,000 crore investment and 93,000 jobs. The Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal drew proposals of Rs 5.75 lakh crore in renewable energy, expected to generate 1.85 lakh jobs.
For farmers, wheat was procured at Rs 2,600 per quintal, 32 lakh solar pumps will be given in three years, and Rs 46,700 crore has been released under PM-Kisan and CM Kisan Kalyan in 18 months. Crop insurance worth Rs 1,383 crore was credited to 14 lakh farmers.
Women schemes include raising Ladli Behna allowance to Rs 1,500 per month and the Lakhpati Didi initiative benefiting over 10.7 lakh families.
Concluding, Yadav said MP would lead India's growth.
'From agriculture to startups, defence to culture, Madhya Pradesh will be at the forefront of India's march towards self-reliance and global leadership,' he said.
Highlights of CM Yadav's Address
Budget & Economy: 2025–26 budget presented with no new taxes; per capita income up to Rs 1.52 lakh.
Four Missions:
Yuva Shakti, Nari Shakti, Kisan Kalyan, Garib Kalyan targeting youth, women, farmers and poor.
Jobs:
1 lakh recruitments in progress; 2.5 lakh jobs in next 5 years; Rs 5,000 monthly incentive for youth in job-oriented industries.
Industry & Exports:
2025 declared Year of Industry & Employment; exports up 6%; Rs 5,000 crore assistance to entrepreneurs; 1,000 units allotted land with Rs 40,000 crore investment potential.
Major Projects:
BEML rail coach factory in Raisen, PM MITRA Park in Dhar to boost textiles.
Investors Summit:
Bhopal hosted Global Investors Summit 2025; Rs 5.75 lakh crore renewable energy proposals, 1.85 lakh jobs.
Infrastructure:
Six new expressways, 1 lakh km roads, 500 flyovers, 30,000 km rural link roads planned.
Housing:
38 lakh houses under PMAY-Rural; 8 lakh under PMAY-Urban.
Farmers:
Wheat at Rs 2,600 per quintal; 32 lakh solar pumps in 3 years; Rs 46,700 crore support via PM-Kisan and CM schemes; Rs 1,383 crore crop insurance.
Women:
Ladli Behna monthly support raised to Rs 1,500; Lakhpati Didi created 10.7 lakh self-reliant families; Devi Ahilya Nari
Empowerment Mission launched
Sports:
MP athletes won 6 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze internationally; 82 gold, 65 silver, 57 bronze nationally; 11 sports academies running as Centres of Excellence.
Renewable Energy:
Largest floating solar plant (278 MW) at Omkareshwar; new mega projects in Agar, Neemuch, Morena; 50% energy to come from renewables by 2030.
Education:
NEP 2020 implemented; 55 PM Shri Colleges of
Excellence; laptops to 89,000 meritorious students; free scooters distributed.
Wildlife & Environment:
Kanha declared best tiger reserve; Satpura ranked second; MP now has 9 tiger reserves, 26 cheetahs at Kuno, Gandhi Sagar prepped for more.
Tourism & Culture:
UNESCO recognition for Bhojpur and Gwalior; MP now has 18 UNESCO heritage sites, highest in India; Shri Ram Van Gaman Path and Shri Krishna Pathey projects announced.
Health:
New medical colleges in PPP mode; air ambulance service expanded; Rahveer Yojana to reward citizens helping accident victims.
Urban Development:
Indore-Ujjain-Dewas-Dhar and Bhopal-Sehore-Raisen-Vidisha-Rajgarh declared metro regions; metro rail work in Indore and Bhopal ongoing.
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