Bhopal, June 9 (HS). Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav participated in the “Jal-Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan” program in Nemawar of Dewas district on Sunday. After performing puja on the Narmada river, he cleaned the ghat. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the historic Siddheshwar Mahadev temple here will be renovated. He said that Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan is being run in the state from June 05 to June 16 Ganga Dussehra. In this, work is being done for the conservation and revival of rivers, drains and historical and traditional water structures, ponds, lakes, wells, stepwells etc. and their cleaning and deepening work is also being done. MLA Ashish Govind Sharma also addressed the program. On this occasion, Mahant Ram Swaroop Shastri Maharaj, Mahant Vitthaldas Maharaj, Mahant Bhagwat Das Maharaj, Municipal Council President and other public representatives and a large number of area residents were present.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that renovation work of about 3078 water structures is being done in Dewas district with an amount of about 05 crore 65 lakh rupees. In these, work is being done on 650 structures in the urban area with an amount of about 01 crore 78 lakh rupees. Also, deepening and cleaning of more than 2400 water structures is being done with an amount of about 01 crore 68 rupees. He said that work is being done on 196 old ponds, 105 stop dams, 172 wells and other water sources in the district. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that work is being done for rain water collection at about 250 places in Dewas district through roof harvesting system. Along with the Narmada river, the work of purifying other rivers including Kshipra, Kalisindh will be done through this campaign.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that this ghat of Narmada river in Nemawar is very sacred. He said that all the festivals are important here. We celebrate them according to the seasons. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav offered prayers at Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev temple in Nemawar and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state.
On the demand of MLA Ashish Sharma, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav assured to protect the Panch Laddu Mandir Sthal (where Lord Parshuram performed Pinddaan of his parents) which comes in the submergence area due to the construction of Handia Barrage Dam in village Turnal. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Panch Laddu Mandir Sthal will be developed and made wonderful. Industries will also be set up. Funds will also be given for the development of cow shelters in the state.