Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that Govardhan Puja was organised by the State government as an effort to preserve cultural heritage. This innovation, showing sensitivity towards our culture, was appreciated everywhere. This festival, which shows love for cows, will also help in promoting milk production in the state. He said that the Regional Industry Conclave held in Rewa has been encouraging. Industrialists and investors have shown interest in conducting activities in the state. Investment proposals worth Rs 31,000 crore were received in Rewa and about 28,000 employment opportunities were created. Chief Minister Dr Yadav informed that the next Regional Industry Conclave will be held in Narmadapuram on 7 December 2024. Chief Minister Dr Yadav gave this information in his address before the meeting of the Council of Ministers in the Ministry.

 

The meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav began in the Ministry with the singing of Vande Mataram. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Neemuch, Mandsaur and Seoni Medical Colleges. Appointment letters were also given to 512 Ayurvedic doctors in the program held on Dhanvantri Jayanti. These gifts received by the state in the medical field made Dhanvantri Jayanti unforgettable. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is coming on 12 December to inaugurate the All India Kalidas Festival.

 

He directed the ministers to provide information regarding new posts in their departments to the Public Service Commission in the next three days. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the assistance amount on loss of life due to wild animals has been increased from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Talks have been held with the Chhattisgarh government regarding the exchange of prior information regarding the movement of elephant groups, necessary vigilance and precautions and their management. Efforts are being made to ensure that such an incident does not recur. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that more than a hundred elephants have settled permanently in the forest areas of Umaria and Bandhavgarh. For their management, standard operating instructions will be implemented including implementing Hathi Mitra Yojana, forming a task force. The state government will try to keep forests populated, elephants present in them and there is no loss of life. The state's reputation in the field of forests and wildlife has improved; Madhya Pradesh is first in the country in the conservation of tigers and leopards. Activities will be increased by exploring tourism possibilities centered on elephants in the State.