Scindia inaugurates badminton academy, launches Rs 43 cr Kuno River project in Guna
Guna, Jun 28
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the Jeeto Badminton Academy in Guna to boost local sports infrastructure and provide professional training facilities to youth in the region.
Scindia played badminton with children for some time during the inauguration of the badminton academy in Guna
Minister Scindia also inaugurated a 4.5 MW solar power plant at Ruthiyai built under the PM-KUSUM scheme, and performed a bhoomi pujan for the restoration of the Ram-Janaki temple in Patai village.
He flagged off the new Bina-Guna-Indore MEMU train service from the Guna Railway Station to improve regional rail connectivity.
As part of his visit, Scindia held public grievance meetings and planted 700 saplings in Kanza village, the origin point of the Kuno River (also referred to as Coono River), under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Before the inauguration of the Jeeto Badminton Academy, he also launched the ambitious "Kuno River Revival Project," worth Rs 43 crore.
Addressing the district-level closing ceremony of the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan as the chief guest, Scindia emphasised the critical link between nature and human survival.
"Earth and nature are the only possible source of human survival," he said, underscoring the vision behind PM Modi's tree-planting campaign.
Over 1,700 saplings have already been planted at the river's source as part of the drive aiming for 2,500 trees.
After arriving in Guna, Scindia met with local residents at the Circuit House, where he personally received applications addressing their grievances.
On Saturday, Scindia had inaugurated a solar power plant at Ruthiyai and performed the bhoomi pujan for the renovation of the ancient Ram-Janaki Temple in Patai village, blending modern development with cultural preservation.
Scindia is on a three-day visit to Guna.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Love that he played badminton with the kids during the inauguration - shows genuine connection. But I wish there was more focus on actual infrastructure for the river revival rather than just planting trees. Still, 700 saplings in one go is no joke. Let's see if this translates to real water conservation in the coming years.
As someone from Guna, I'm happy to see Scindia ji focusing on both modern infra (solar plant, MEMU train) and cultural heritage (Ram-Janaki temple restoration). That's the balance we need. But with Rs 43 crore for the river project, I hope the money is actually spent on ground-level work and not just in paperwork. Accountability matters!
Impressive day of work! A badminton academy, solar power, train service, temple renovation, and tree planting all in one visit. This is the kind of multi-sectoral development India needs. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign is particularly meaningful - combining environmental action with cultural values. Well done, Minister Scindia!
Great to see development reaching smaller towns like Guna. The badminton academy could really nurture local talent - we have so many youngsters who lack proper facilities. And the river revival is crucial for agriculture in this region. Just hope these projects are completed on time and with quality. Promises are one thing, execution is another. 🤞
Scindia ji's connection with Guna is always evident. From playing badminton with kids to personally listening to public grievances at Circuit House - this is what good governance looks like
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