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India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP Cabinet approves 'Rahveer' scheme, metro launch, and Rs 2,100 cr Adi Shankaracharya project at special meet in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday chaired a special cabinet meeting at the historic Rajwada Palace in Indore to mark the 300th birth anniversary year of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, during which several key projects were approved. Following the meeting, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya expressed gratitude to CM Yadav for organising the cabinet meeting at Rajwada and briefed the media about the major decisions taken. Among the key approvals was the 'Rahveer' scheme, under which individuals who help road accident victims by taking them to a hospital or primary health center will be rewarded with Rs 25,000 by the state government. 'The person will have to immediately inform 108 ambulance service, and the police will not harass them. This scheme will play an important role in saving lives,' said Vijayvargiya. The minister also highlighted the government's continued efforts to double farmers' income, including regular hikes in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops. The cabinet also approved the formation of Metropolitan Development Authorities in Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur, with CM Yadav as the chairman of each. Vijayvargiya assured that the functioning of municipal corporations would remain unaffected. 'These authorities will ensure systematic urban development with a focus on future needs,' he said. In another significant move, the cabinet approved a plan to build working women's hostels in industrial areas. These hostels will be built under a Public-Pirvate Partnership (PPP) model and funded partially through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions of industrialists. 'The objective of this scheme is to ensure safety and housing for women working in these areas,' the minister said. Referring to the legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Vijayvargiya said, 'Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai had given training to weavers to make sarees in Maheshwar to provide employment during her rule. Even today, the Maheshwari sarees are famous globally and a skill development program dedicated to it has been started. Under the programme, an exemption from bank interest is provided. A provision of Rs 100 crore has also been made for the scheme.' The cabinet also gave its nod to a Rs 2,100 crore project for promoting Sanatan traditions around the statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar. The project includes hostels for research scholars, a library, and other facilities aimed at promoting spiritual tourism. A hostel with a capacity of 1,000 people will also be constructed, he added. To boost healthcare infrastructure, the cabinet approved Rs 773 crore for Indore's MY Hospital, which will be upgraded with modern medical facilities, including heart and liver surgery units to reduce dependency on hospitals in Delhi and Mumbai. Besides, Rs 321 crore was approved for the development of the district hospital in Rewa. Vijayvargiya also informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bhopal on May 31, where he will address a Women's Convention at Jamboree Ground. During his visit, PM Modi will also inaugurate metro services in Bhopal and Indore, as well as the newly constructed airports in Datia and Satna, he added. (ANI)
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Samaritan policy gets poor response
1 2 Ranchi: Though the state govt has policy to reward good Samaritans , people's response towards its has been lukewarm ever since it was launched in 2022. As per the policy, those who help the accident victims reach hospital within the golden hour are rewarded. While thousands of accidents have taken since the implementation of the policy in the state, so far only 279 citizens have been listed as good Samaritan in the state. Deputy inspector general of road safety cell, Dhananjaya Singh, said that lack of awareness and also want for compassion are main reasons for the poor response of people. "During the meeting of the road safety cell, we spoke about the need to raise awareness about the policy, especially among people living in the vicinity of around the 102 black spots of the state." He further said that even the health services ambulances should be repositioned so that they are located near the accident-prone areas of the state. It may be stated here that in order to motivate the people to help the accident victims, ministry of road transport has come up with a new policy called 'Rahveer'. The guidelines were issued in this regard on April 21. Under the policy, Union govt would provide a sum up to Rs 25,000 to the people who administer immediate attention to motor vehicles accident victims and rush them to hospital within the golden hour. The Centre used to provide Rs 5,000 and the state Rs 2,000 to the good Samaritans. The state govt would continue its cash incentive. The transport department stated said that a notification on the new policy would soon be sent to district transport officers.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
‘CCTVs, speed guns would help detect violators'
1 2 Joint transport commissioner Pradeep Kumar speaks to Sanjay Sahay on their plans to minimise road accidents through awareness campaigns and safety provisions. Excerpts While there are laws for road safety, violations of their provisions are common. What measures are being taken to enforce them? Govt plans to detect and punish the violators of road safety rules with the help of closed circuit television cameras, speed guns and breathalysers as the steps would deter them from committing the offence again in future. The CCTV cameras to be set up at black spots would not only detect over-speeding but also spot people not wearing seat belts and issue fines. What are the new policies to be implemented in the state? The 'Rahveer' and cashless treatment of road accident victims are two main plans. The cashless scheme would ensure treatment upto Rs 1.5 lakh to all motor vehicle accident victims on any category of road. The 'Rahveer' plan has been announced this year which will increase incentives for good Samaritans from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. What measures would be taken to spread awareness about govt policies? The district level authorities would distribute pamphlets, display banners and also broadcast on FM radio to educate people about the policies. What measures are being taken to improve road safety environment at black spots? The National Highway Authority of India has been asked to correct the road design at black spots located in their areas. Short-term measures including putting up of signages, speed breakers and levelling the roadsides with roads are also to be taken.
