Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that the state government is shaping a development strategy that emphasizes economic growth alongside creating an employment-oriented environment in the state.
The CM said that the ‘Pratibha Swaraj’ unit, with an investment of Rs 350 crore, and the industrial unit of ‘Best Enterprises’ inaugurated in Ujjain, his hometown, are projected to create around 10000 job opportunities. He pointed out that various industrial developments across the region are set to provide direct employment to 50000 people.
He made these observations while addressing the Dussehra Milan Utsav and the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for 16 road projects worth Rs 658 crore at the Kartik Mela Ground in Ujjain.
The CM also announced that Simhastha-2028 would elevate Ujjain as a prominent center for religious tourism on the global stage. He said that in preparation for the event, a helipad would be constructed at Sadaval to improve access to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in the temple town.
Additionally, a new four-lane road from Somvariya to the Simhastha bypass is planned with the tender process already underway. Approval has also been granted for a four-lane expansion from KD Gate to beyond Bima Hospital and work on the Ujjain-Indore six-lane road has commenced, he informed.
He said that the foundation stone was also laid for the road from Tapobhoomi to Hamukhedi. The CM emphasized that all main access roads to Ujjain would be developed as four-lane highways, ensuring that the district’s rural areas are well-connected to major roadways.
Stating that all Vaishnav and Shaiva saints from various Sanyasi traditions of Sanatan Dharma gather at the Simhastha every 12 years to set the future direction, conduct and principles of Sanatan Dharma, Dr Yadav pointed out that this grand Simhastha fair will be dedicated to the establishment of humanity, positioning India as a guiding force for the world.