Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled more than 21 development works worth Rs 332.85 crore in Niwari district on Wednesday. He was in Niwari to lay foundation for second phase of Shri Ram Raja Lok and dedicate other public projects.
Yadav said the government’s goal is that when pilgrims visit during Simhastha 2028, they should not only take a holy dip in Kshipra river and offer prayers to Lord Mahakal, but also visit Orchha and witness its grandeur.
He said that basic infrastructure works in Orchha would be developed to make it a prominent religious and spiritual destination. Announcing that the proposal to grant Nagar Palika status to Niwari would be examined, he said Orchha would be connected through air ambulance and helicopter services, with an airstrip to be built for the purpose.
He also said that besides Orchha, construction projects worth Rs 2,200 crore are underway in Chitrakoot. “Today we are dedicating and laying foundation of various works under the first phase of Shri Ram Raja Lok costing Rs 130 crore. Along with this, foundation of second phase is being laid at a cost of about Rs 125 crore,” he said.
Steel plant worth Rs 3200 cr
Yadav announced that an integrated steel plant spread over 3,200 hectares is being set up by Pacific Industry Metal Limited, which will provide jobs to a large number of youths. The cost of the project is Rs 3,200 crore.
