27th Central Zonal Council meet to be held in Ujjain in 2027
Bhopal, May 20
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that the 27th Central Zonal Council meeting will be held in Ujjain district in 2027.
CM Yadav added that Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah agreed to the proposal during the 26th meeting of the council held in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on May 19.
The Chief Minister shared the information while addressing ministers ahead of the state cabinet meeting at the ministry in Bhopal. The CM further stressed that after attending the council meeting in Ujjain, the Union Home Minister would also review preparations for the Simhastha-2028, including civic arrangements, human management and disaster management systems.
CM Yadav said Madhya Pradesh became free from Naxalism and noted that Bastar was once considered the stronghold of Naxal activities. He said holding the 26th Central Zonal Council meeting in Bastar conveyed a strong national message regarding the end of Naxalism in the country.
He also shared information regarding significant activities that took place in the state over the past week, as well as the achievements attained by the government on the occasion.
The Chief Minister also welcomed the Indore Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict regarding the long-standing disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district. He said the state government would ensure implementation of the court's decision while respecting the sentiments of all concerned parties. He also added that the state government would coordinate with the Centre to bring back the original idol of Maa Vagdevi from abroad.
CM Yadav further thanked the Central government for increasing the minimum support price (MSP) of crops including paddy, jowar, bajra, cotton, sesame and soybean. He said the move would benefit farmers during the ongoing "Farmer Welfare Year".
Speaking about the recently held Indo-France Conclave, the Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh would work closely with France in multiple sectors, adding that the conclave witnessed participation from around 150 representatives, including diplomats, policymakers, CEOs and industrial representatives from Indian and French companies.
The Chief Minister also informed ministers that the state government had recently organised a first-of-its-kind orientation and training workshop for newly appointed chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and members of various state corporations, boards, commissions and authorities. He termed the initiative an innovative step aimed at familiarising appointees with administrative procedures, financial management and governance responsibilities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Bhojshala verdict implementation is a sensitive matter. Glad the CM is promising to respect all sentiments while following the court order. Also, good to see focus on farmer MSP hike—let's hope the actual procurement happens smoothly during the "Farmer Welfare Year."
Interesting that the 26th meeting was in Bastar—shows how the Naxal areas are being integrated. But is Naxalism really "completely ended" in MP? Many rural areas still have low-key activity. Let's not oversell it. The Indo-France Conclave sounds promising though.
First-of-its-kind training for board members? That's actually a smart move. Many appointees come from political backgrounds and need to learn governance basics. As for Ujjain 2027, hope the city's heritage gets showcased properly—Mahakal temple and all!
The mention of bringing back Maa Vagdevi's idol from abroad is interesting. Hope it's not just a political statement and actual diplomatic efforts are made. Also, good that Amit Shah will review Simhastha plans—but local disaster management needs more than just high-level reviews.
As someone from the US who follows Indian politics, it's impressive to see how regional development is being linked with national events. The Bastar meeting was a symbolic masterstroke. I'm curious: will the Ujjain meeting also highlight any new technology or urban projects for MP?
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