It is necessary to take inspiration from the ancient methods along with the latest techniques of infrastructure construction with frugality: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that while discussing the new techniques and methods being used in the construction of roads and infrastructure, it is also necessary to look at the effective techniques used in the construction works done in ancient times and take inspiration from them. Bhopal’s Bada Talab, built by Raja Bhoj a thousand years ago, is a unique example of effective water management with frugality. The signs of the routes made on the coins of the period of Emperor Ashoka and Emperor Vikramaditya show the importance of roads in that period. These facts show that whenever there will be talk of new technology, the ancient method will become the basis of its foundation. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the two-day seminar focused on “Latest emerging trends and techniques in road and bridge construction” under the joint aegis of Public Works Department Madhya Pradesh and Indian Road Council New Delhi at Ravindra Bhawan. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inaugurated the seminar by lighting the lamp along with Union Road Transport Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari and State Public Works Minister Mr. Rakesh Singh.

The seminar will make a significant contribution in infrastructure construction

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that as per the intention of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, it is necessary to give importance to practical conditions and skills and competencies available at the local level along with the latest technology and techniques. This seminar will make a significant contribution towards road and infrastructure construction with quality while using resources economically. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that it is a matter of good fortune that a national level seminar was organized in Bhopal to discuss the latest technology, techniques and innovations used in road and other infrastructure construction and I got the opportunity to receive guidance from Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari, who is an active, energetic and has leadership capabilities in the cabinet of Prime Minister Mr. Modi. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav thanked Union Minister Mr. Gadkari for approving the Bhopal-Kanpur four lane to be built at a cost of Rs. 3,589 crore. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Union Minister Shri Gadkari is soon going to give a gift of Rs 25 thousand crore to the state for infrastructure development. This is a matter of happiness for all the people of the state.

The developed road network in the state will speed up the expansion of industrial activities

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that industrial conclaves are being organized at the regional level for equal expansion of industrial activities in all areas of the state, in which various industry groups are showing interest for investment. The development of quality road network in various regions of the state will facilitate transportation. Along with industrial activities and investment, the all-round development of the state will get momentum.

Ujjain has been the center point, coins are proof of this

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that we have an old technology of coins. Coins have their own science. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav told with the theory of coins that in ancient times Ujjain was the center of every route. He said that there is similarity in the rule of King Bhoj 1000 years ago, Emperor Vikramaditya 2000 years ago and Emperor Ashoka (then Governor of Ujjain) 2250 years ago. On one side of the coins, there was the symbol of the King of Ujjain and on the other side, there was an indicator (crossroads) of four routes. This is proof that Ujjain was the center point of all the routes.

Water, energy, transport and communication play an important role in the development of any country

Union Minister Shri Gadkari said that by the year 2047, Indian road infrastructure will be better than American road infrastructure. We will achieve this goal with the cooperation of the engineers and common people of the country. Prime Minister Shri Modi is working with the goal of making the country’s economy the third largest economy in the world. He said that the most important role in the development of any country is of water, power, transport and communication. Trade and industry develop only on these 4 factors. Along with this, employment opportunities are also created. For this purpose, Prime Minister Shri Modi is giving top priority to infrastructure development.

Farmers will become energy providers along with being food providers

Union Minister Shri Gadkari said that former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Union Rural Development Minister Late Sunderlal Patwa ensured easy access to villages through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. He said that costs can be reduced by using alternative fuel in construction works.