PM receives warm welcome by people on his arrival at the inauguration and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh on December 25, 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ken- Betwa river linking national project, country’s first interlinking of rivers project under national perspective plan, in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. This project will provide irrigation facilities to various districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh benefitting lakhs of farmer families.
The project will also provide drinking water facilities to the people of the region. Along with this, the hydropower projects will contribute more than 100 MW in green energy. The project will also create many employment opportunities as well as strengthen the rural economy.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of 1153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings. These buildings will play an important role in the practical conduct of work and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats leading to good governance at local level.
In line with his commitment to energy sufficiency and promoting green energy, Prime Minister inaugurated the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project established at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. The project will reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the Government’s mission of net zero carbon emission by 2070. It will also help in water conservation by reducing water evaporation
Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said that development works in Madhya Pradesh have gained new momentum. Today, developmental projects worth thousands of crores have been launched in Madhya Pradesh
PM Modi said Ken-Betwa Link Project will open the doors to prosperity and happiness for the Bundelkhand region. The people of Bundelkhand struggled for every drop of water, but the previous governments did not find any permanent solution to the water crisis. Today, Atal Ji’s dream of river-linking is about to be realized on the land of Madhya Pradesh. PM Modi also appreciated the vision and efforts of Babasaheb Ambedkar for water power and water resource development.
