The state government would establish 500 animal husbandry development centres in nine districts. These centres would be opened under a five-year project costing Rs 51 crore 95 lakh in Ratlam, Badwani, Dhar, Raisen, Sidhi, Satna, Panna, Ashok Nagar and Guna districts. The project would be conducted jointly by Veterinary Services and JK Trust. The state cabinet has okayed the decision to establish these centres on May 14 this year.
So far, 22,37,892 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured on support price from farmers and Rs 1266.32 core has been paid to them. Farmers are being given Rs 100 bonus declared by the state government on the procurement of wheat at support price of Rs 1000 per quintal. Bulk of procurement is being made by state Civil Supplies Corporation. The quantity of procurement for this season is 47 fold more than the last year. During the entire Rabi season last year, only 47000 MT wheat was purchased.
As a result of showers accompanied by strong winds in this district last night, 12,000 tonne wheat, worth about Rs 12 crore, kept in agriculture produce mandi premises has got wet. Official sources said 75,000 tonne wheat was produced in this district last year. About 12,000 tonne wheat was kept in open due to lack of space in godowns of central government and the Madhya Pradesh Government. District Food Officer B S Tomar said small quantity of wheat has been kept in open and covered with plastic. Private godowns were being hired for storing wheat.
The colour of water in more than 10 villages in Madhya Pradesh s Ratlam district is red. Despite severe strictures from the courts, the industry continues to pollute
The state government has agreed in principle to install third-generation and ultramodern LED lights in the areas under all the municipal corporations in the state. For this, open tenders will be invited from various agencies and the agency quoting best rates will be assigned the job.
