Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Announces Pucca Houses for Families Affected by Wild Elephants

During a program in Shahdol, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a new scheme to provide permanent houses and fencing for families whose homes and farms have been damaged by wild elephants. The government will construct pucca houses and install protective fencing to safeguard fields and properties.

The announcement also included a bonus of ₹22.89 crore for tigers’ (tendupatta) collectors and several development projects. Additional measures announced:

• Education: A new private university will open in Shahdol for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships for eligible tribal students will be extended from 10 to 12 months. • Sports and infrastructure: An indoor sports complex and a ₹5.10 crore investment in sports infrastructure will be developed in Vaidpur. Road construction will take place in Shahdol and Umriya. • Employment and industry: A new steel plant is expected to create over 4,000 jobs. A dairy scheme offering up to ₹40 lakh in projects will provide a ₹1 lakh grant.

The scheme aims to mitigate the impact of wildlife damage and boost local development. Verification can be done by checking the official Madhya Pradesh government website and the Shahdol district administration’s releases.