NEW DELHI/BHOPAL: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday, July 14, to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative and inaugurate 55 Excellence Colleges across the state. Extensive preparations and safety measures have been put in place for the occasion.
Shah's visit will begin with the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' program, aiming to plant a record 11 lakh trees at the Border Security Force's Revati shooting range. Following this event, Shah will proceed to Atal Bihari Art and Commerce College to formally inaugurate 55 Excellence Colleges for as many districts. State cabinet minister Tulsi Ram Silawat confirmed the schedule and reiterated the state's commitment to the new education policy envisioned by former Higher Education Minister Mohan Yadav, which will be officially launched at the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously called for the national planting of 140 crore trees under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' project on World Environment Day. Madhya Pradesh pledged to plant 5.5 crore trees, with 51 lakh designated for Indore. Shah's participation in planting 11 lakh trees aims to achieve a Guinness World Record.
Indore Collector Ashish Singh stated that Home Minister Amit Shah will be involved in the world-record tree-planting attempt at the BSF's Revati Range. Following this, he will inaugurate the Excellence Colleges at the Atal Bihari Art and Commerce College in Bhawarkua. Shah will also address the students during his visit, with ongoing preparations in the city ensuring a successful event.
Amit Shah Reviews 'Vibrant Villages Programme': Focus on Jobs, Connectivity
In another development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the implementation of the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' at a high-level meeting in New Delhi. He highlighted the necessity to create employment opportunities and enhance connectivity to curb migration from border villages.
During the meeting, Shah stressed that Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Army stationed near these villages should support local agriculture and handicrafts through cooperative purchases. The Home Minister also urged for the utilization of healthcare facilities available for the Army and CAPFs to benefit nearby residents.
Additionally, Shah emphasized the importance of adopting renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, in these villages. He underscored the government's commitment to the all-round development of border villages and directed continuous efforts to understand and address their issues.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revealed that over 6,000 events, including 4,000 service and awareness camps, have been organized in these villages. More than 600 initiatives have been approved to generate employment. Shah called for regular high-level reviews to resolve pending issues.
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