CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, during his visit to Shahdol, announced the construction of permanent houses for families affected by elephant attacks in forest areas. He also spoke of providing financial assistance to tendu leaf collectors and accelerating development works in the region. The Chief Minister transferred a total incentive amount of Rs 22.89 crore into the accounts of 9,77,696 tendu leaf collectors for the 2024 collection year.
Relief for families affected by elephants: Amid incidents of movement by wild elephants and damage to houses in the Shahdol region, the Chief Minister announced that permanent houses would be provided to affected families. According to reports, after 37 more elephants reached the Shahdol region from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the total number of elephants there was stated to be 62.
The Chief Minister also spoke of setting up a rescue zoo centre around Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. In addition, additional assistance of Rs 2 lakh was announced for homestay construction, so that local people can get income opportunities through tourism.
Rs 22.89 crore for tendu leaf collectors
Tendu leaf collection is a major source of livelihood for tribal and forest-dwelling families. The government released Rs 22.89 crore as incentive money for eligible collectors for the 2024 collection year. The Chief Minister said families dependent on forest produce should receive fair benefits for their hard work and that the benefits of development should reach the last person in society.
Development works worth Rs 461 crore: The Chief Minister inaugurated and performed bhoomi pujan for 134 development works costing a total of Rs 461.73 crore in Shahdol district. He also mentioned the prospects of increased employment opportunities through the development of sports facilities, an indoor sports complex and the proposed steel plant. According to the government, the focus in the region is on promoting sports, infrastructure and local employment. The Chief Minister’s announcements are aimed at providing relief to families affected by elephants in forest areas and extending financial assistance to people dependent on tendu leaf collection. The detailed process for construction of permanent houses and implementation of other schemes will become clear later.
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