Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in various public dialogue programs held in the villages of Ladkui, Bhadakui, and Chhindgaon-Mauji in Sehore district as part of the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Padyatra" (Developed India Resolve Foot March). During this journey, he walked alongside public representatives, farmers, women, and citizens amidst enthusiastic chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", spreading the message of building a developed India.
During the padyatra, Shri Chouhan met with beneficiaries of several welfare schemes, including the PM Awas Yojana, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Lakhpati Didi, Mudra Yojana, and PM Vishwakarma Yojana. He assured that all eligible citizens will be provided full benefits of these schemes and instructed officials to survey and extend benefits to those who have not yet received assistance under the PM Awas Yojana.
Addressing citizens, the Union Minister reiterated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a powerful, prosperous, and self-reliant nation. He stated that the dream of a "Developed India" can only be realized when basic amenities like electricity, water, roads, education, healthcare, employment, and agriculture are accessible in every village. He appealed to all citizens to keep their villages, regions, and districts clean, conserve water, and actively participate in the implementation of government schemes.
As part of the padyatra, Shri Chouhan engaged with members of the Scheduled Tribe communities and discussed various welfare schemes such as the PM Solar Scheme, Self-Employment Scheme, and PM Awas Yojana in detail. He emphasized the need for a simple and accessible process to ensure that all eligible tribal citizens can benefit from these initiatives. On this occasion, he also felicitated tribal girls who excelled in their Class 10 and 12 board examinations.
Boosting Farm Income through Scientific Agriculture: At a farmers' seminar held in village Bhadakui, Shri Chouhan interacted directly with farmers, discussing crop production, agricultural techniques, and the challenges faced in farming. He also listened to the experiences of organic farmers. Agricultural scientists present at the event offered valuable suggestions on adopting modern farming techniques to reduce input costs and increase yields. They explained how scientific farming practices can significantly boost farmers' income.
Empowering Women to Become 'Lakhpati Didis': Participating in a Women Empowerment Dialogue program, Shri Chouhan interacted with women from self-help groups. He highlighted the government's goal to transform every woman into a “Lakhpati Didi” (a woman earning over ₹1 lakh annually) and eventually into a “Crorepati Didi” (a woman entrepreneur earning in crores). He directed officials to prioritize economically weaker women and connect them with SHGs to help them achieve financial independence. During the event, several women shared their inspiring journeys of becoming financially empowered through SHGs.
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