Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced several developments for Mandla district, including opening government colleges, establishing a minor forest produce processing unit, and developing a Tiger Safari and Zoo.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed a training-cum-awareness programme in Mandla district on Sunday, transferring a bonus of ₹36.17 crore to 9,04,126 tendu leaf collectors from eight forest divisions. The Chief Minister announced several major developments for the district. Government colleges will be opened in Mohgaon and Ghughri. Considering the large-scale collection of minor forest produce in the district, a minor forest produce processing unit will be established in Mandla under the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. A Tiger Safari and Zoo will also be developed in Mandla to provide visitors from India and abroad with a local wildlife tourism attraction. The Chief Minister announced that paan cultivation, once an important source of livelihood for local residents, will be revived in the district.
Chief Minister Yadav also highlighted the need to protect the rights and interests of tribal communities and tendu leaf collectors. He emphasized the importance of ensuring they receive their rightful dues and due recognition for their hard work. The State Government is taking steps to strengthen forest-based livelihoods and economically empower tribal families, with the protection of the interests of tendu leaf collectors and families dependent on forest produce remaining a priority.
The Chief Minister also presented Mandla with 74 development works worth nearly ₹460 crore, including performing Bhoomi Poojan for 47 projects costing over ₹263 crore and the inauguration of 27 completed works costing more than ₹197 crore. The Chief Minister laid the foundation for 19 government high school buildings costing ₹75.28 crore, a new Integrated Collectorate building in Mandla costing ₹33.92 crore, a nursing college building costing ₹14.80 crore and a Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centre (TMMC) building costing ₹1 crore.
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