Bhopal, July 6 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, at the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhopal.

During the courtesy meeting, the two leaders discussed the state’s development, agriculture, rural development, infrastructure and the implementation of public welfare schemes through coordination between the Centre and the state government.

According to a statement issued by Chouhan’s office, both leaders also reviewed various ongoing development initiatives in the state and took stock of the progress of central schemes being implemented in Madhya Pradesh.

The meeting assumes significance as Chouhan served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for nearly 17 years before joining the Union Cabinet after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Mohan Yadav took over the state’s top post following the BJP’s victory in the 2023 Assembly elections.

This was the second meeting between the two leaders at the Chief Minister’s residence in recent months.

Chouhan had earlier visited him on April 29, when they also discussed issues related to the state’s development and welfare programmes.

The BJP has consistently maintained that the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government are working in close coordination to accelerate development and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes across the state, particularly in agriculture and rural sectors.

During his visit to Bhopal, the Union Agriculture Minister also planted a sapling at Smart City Park.

Continuing his years-long pledge, Chouhan said, “As part of my pledge to plant a sapling every day, I planted one today at the Smart City Park in Bhopal. With a little effort from all of us, the Earth will become green and prosperous. I urge you, too, to plant saplings and contribute in every possible way to realising this pledge.”

–IANS

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