CM Yadav Unveils Rs 1.62 Billion Projects in Rewa, Boosts Industry

24 Sep 2025 CW Team

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 1.62 billion in Rewa on Friday, including road improvements and the 'Chillawala' bridge. CM Yadav also distributed land allotment letters to three industrialists for establishing new industries. Additionally, he announced Rs 400,000 in financial assistance to the family of Sushri Jeena Verma, who tragically died in a road accident in Rewa.

Speaking at Chakghat Krishi Upaj Mandi in the Tyonthar constituency, CM Yadav announced the creation of a new 400-acre industrial area, the upgrading of the local Civil Hospital from 50 to 100 beds, construction of a new Industrial Training Institute (ITI), and development of a river corridor along the Tamas River.

He performed the Bhoomi Poojan of a Rs 1.25 billion Compressed Biogas Plant by IOCGPS Renewable Pvt. Ltd. The facility will purchase crop residue from farmers, generating additional income and promoting cleaner fields.

CM Yadav highlighted Vindhya’s contribution to energy production, noting achievements in thermal, solar, and renewable energy, and described the region as emerging as the ‘Energy Capital’. He emphasised the government’s commitment to local employment, ensuring youths and women need not migrate for work.

He also reiterated state welfare initiatives, including the distribution of school uniforms, books, bicycles, laptops, and scooters; Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to Ladli Behnas under Bhai Dooj; PM Kisan Samman Nidhi support of Rs 12,000 annually for farmers; the Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam scheme offering Rs 300,000 for women’s orchards; and the Dr Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana, providing a Rs 1 million subsidy for 25 cows.

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