CM virtually flags off 3 new express trains
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The Jabalpur-Raipur, Rewa-Pune (Hadapsar), and Bhavnagar Terminus-Ayodhya Express were launched via video conferencing during an event held in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai were present on the occasion.
"Today marks the inauguration of Ayodhya Express train from Bhavnagar. This express train will connect the legacy of Lord Krishna and Lord Ram in modern times. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi,
is experiencing a golden era.
Efforts are being made to modernise the railways, with special attention given to enhancing railway safety, cleanliness, and speed," Yadav said while virtually attending the event.
"The launch of these two new trains, from Rewa to Pune and Jabalpur to Raipur, is not just about travel convenience but is an initiative that gives new direction to the lives, livelihoods, and future of the people of Madhya Pradesh," Yadav added.
Speaking on the occasion, Vaishnaw said, "Railways are the most convenient mode of transportation for middle-class India, which is why Prime Minister Modi is paying special attention to it. Over the past 11 years, 3,400 kilometres of new tracks have been laid. The construction of 1,300 new stations is underway, making it the largest railway project in the world."
Additional 250 to be credited to Ladli Behanas' accounts this month
CM Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that an additional Rs 250 would be credited to the accounts of Ladli Behanas on the next credit scheduled on Aug 7 as Raksha Bandhan gift.
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Ladli Behanas currently receive Rs 1,250 per month, which is slated to rise to Rs 3,000 by 2028.
Speaking at a Raksha Bandhan event held at Raghunandan Garden in Ujjain, Yadav said, "From Bhai Dooj, Rs 1,500 per month will be deposited into the sisters' accounts. This is still 2025. By the year 2028, Rs 3,000 per month will be deposited into your account. This is a promise from this brother to the sisters."
Development projects worth 155 crore inaugurated in Ujjain
Chief minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stone for development projects including construction of eight new bridges and two new roads costing Rs 155 crore on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion at Kalidas Academy, Yadav said, "These development projects costing Rs 155 crore will transform the city's landscape. These projects will also facilitate the movement of millions of devotees during the Simhastha Mahakumbh in 2028."
He said that a campaign 'Har Ghar Tiranga, Har Ghar Swachhta: Swatantrata ka Utsav, Swachhata ke Sang' has been launched in Madhya Pradesh.
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