Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that a grand Sharda Lok of Maa Sharda Devi will be constructed in Maihar. Similarly, the Vanvasi Bhagwan Shri Ram Lok will also be constructed in Chitrakoot. Today, on Ravanavami, the entire Ayodhya is lit up, and Lord Shri Ram’s karmabhoomi Chitrakoot will also be lit up with lakhs of lamps today. He said that on the demand of sisters, the state government has banned liquor in 19 religious areas of the state including Maihar. The construction work of the Collectorate building will be started soon in Maihar. This year, the water of Maa Narmada will be brought to Maihar area for irrigation from Bargi Dam. There has been rapid progress in the field of irrigation in the state. In the year 2003, there was irrigation facility in only 7 lakh hectares, which has been increased to 55 lakh hectares. Through various projects, irrigation facility will be available in 1 crore hectares of area in the state in the next 5 years. A huge cowshed will also be constructed in 250 acres of area in Maihar. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the public meeting after visiting Maa Sharda temple on the occasion of Ramnavami in Maihar on Sunday.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that with the blessings of Maa Sharda, Maihar district will be developed as a model. I have got the privilege of receiving blessings from Maa Sharda on Ramnavami. Today, 
along with Ramnavami, we are also celebrating the 1300th birth anniversary of Maa Sharda’s great devotee and Paramveer Alha. Alha made Bundelkhand a land of heroes with his bravery. Programs related to Alha’s life will be organized throughout the year in the state, the entire expense of which will be borne by the government. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that folk artists also gave a live description of the wars with captivating Alha songs filled with heroic sentiments. It seemed as if swords were actually being used. The Chief Minister announced to give Rs. 50,000 each to the art troupes presenting Alha programs on stage.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the country and the state are developing rapidly due to the double engine government. Every difficulty of the country is being overcome due to the farsighted policies of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. A new chapter of development is being written by ending Article 370 in Kashmir and breaking the back of terrorists. Now even Pakistan occupied Kashmir is demanding to join India. This is the public’s faith in the public welfare policy, good governance and development work of Prime Minister Shri Modi.
The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is developing rapidly. Before 2003, the industrial growth rate in Madhya Pradesh was less than 1 percent. Today the industrial growth rate is 12 percent. Madhya Pradesh is the fastest industrially developing state in the country. Big proposals for investment in the industrial sector have been received in the investors meet held at every divisional headquarters. New institutions will be set up in Maihar for industrial development. In the field of energy, free electricity will be provided to farmers by installing 32 lakh solar pumps in the state. If farmers generate more electricity than their use, the government will buy it and give money too.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that liquor ban has been implemented in 19 places of the state including Maihar. This step has been taken on the demand of sisters. Liquor destroys body, mind and wealth. Today, while distributing milk at various places in Maihar, people expressed happiness over liquor ban.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reached the temple in Maihar and offered prayers to Maa Sharda Devi. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav participated in the road show organised in Maihar city from State Bank Chauraha, Kali Mata Temple via Katra Bazaar to Ghantaghar Chowk. The general public welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav by showering flowers and expressed their gratitude for banning liquor. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav performed Bhoomi Pujan and inauguration of construction works worth more than 71 crores in a huge public meeting organised at Bandha Barrier. Chief Minister honoured daughters by performing Kanya Pujan. Benefits were distributed under various schemes.
In the ceremony, the Minister in charge of the district and Minister of State for Rural Development, Mrs. Radha Singh said that Maihar district will get the benefit of every development scheme. In the ceremony, MP Shri Ganesh Singh said that Chief Minister Dr. Yadav has created a distinct identity with his special works in his short tenure. He has done a commendable and courageous work by implementing liquor ban in 19 places including Maihar. Like Mahakal Lok of Ujjain, the construction of Maa Sharda Lok in Maihar is also a big gift for the district. The MP demanded to build an industrial development center in Maihar, construct a ring road and construct a collectorate building. MLA Maihar Shrikant Chaturvedi, while welcoming Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, said that today is a big day for Maihar district. The MLA demanded to build a cowshed in 250 acres, make the roads of Maihar city four lane, open a girls college, start the construction work of the first phase of Maa Sharda Lok and organize Alha Mahotsav.
Minister of State for Urban Development Smt. Pratima Bagri, Chitrakoot MLA Shri Surendra Singh Gaharwar, Rampur Baghel MLA Shri Vikram Singh, District Panchayat President Ramkhelavan Kol along with public representatives, officials and a large number of citizens were present in the program. Folk artists presented Alha singing in the program.
