PM Modi praises Madhya Pradesh development on 71st Foundation Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the state's cultural heritage and economic progress in a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the residents of Madhya Pradesh on the state's 71st Foundation Day, according to the Hindustan Times. In a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav dated November 1, the Prime Minister commended the state's progress in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and tribal welfare.
Modi described the state as having a significant historical and spiritual legacy. He noted that the state is expanding modern public services while drawing on its heritage, citing the Bhopal and Indore Metro corridors and the expansion of highway networks.
The Prime Minister highlighted several key projects, including the Ken-Betwa river-linking initiative, which is estimated to cost over ₹44,000 crore. He stated this project aims to supply drinking water to 45 lakh people and provide irrigation to approximately 11 lakh hectares across 10 districts.
Modi also mentioned the reach of various welfare schemes. He noted that more than 80 lakh families have received tap-water connections and over one crore farmers have received more than ₹35,000 crore under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi.
In response, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav thanked the Prime Minister for his guidance. Yadav stated that the state's development efforts are aligned with the vision of a developed and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister also referenced the state's decision to observe 2026 as the 'Farmer Welfare Year' and noted the development of the PM MITRA textile park in Dhar district, which has received investment commitments of ₹20,000 crore.