Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced major decisions for Naman Mission, Biodiversity Management Institute in Amarkantak, making the Narmada Parikrama Marg encroachment free and river conservation in the Narmada Samagra meeting.
Madhya Pradesh government has prepared a big roadmap for the conservation of Mother Narmada and overall development of Narmada Valley. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav clearly said in the meeting of Narmada Samagra that Narmada is not just a river but is the lifeline of more than 33 percent population of the state. The government will now work on a permanent and time bound plan to make it clean, uninterrupted and encroachment free. The special thing is that now there will be a review meeting of Narmada Samagra every month, so that the progress of the schemes can be continuously monitored.
‘Naman Mission’ will be formed for Narmada conservation
It was told in the meeting that ‘Naman Mission’ has been prepared to keep the water of Mother Narmada clean and uninterrupted. This mission will become a major medium for the overall development of the Narmada Valley region. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will be the president of its general meeting. Many departments including water resources, forest, environment, agriculture, tourism, urban development will participate in the operation of the mission. For this, a state grant of Rs 100 crore has been proposed every year. The roadmap for the year 2026-27 has also been prepared.
Narmada Parikrama route will be encroachment free
The Chief Minister directed the officials to make the Narmada Parikrama Path completely encroachment free. Signage for the devotees on the parikrama route, basic facilities and preparations will also be made to start Deendayal Rasoi at required places. Instructions have also been given to make the religious places situated on the banks of Narmada pollution free and to encourage the farmers of the valley region for cash crops. Along with this, grand events will be organized on Narmada Jayanti in 18 districts of the state, which will include aarti, cultural programs, exhibitions and public awareness campaigns.
Emphasis on development from Amarkantak to Omkareshwar
The government has also planned to set up a Biodiversity Management Institute in Amarkantak, for which a proposal of Rs 32 lakh has been prepared. The Forest Department will plant 2.70 lakh saplings on 415 hectares of land in the Narmada Valley region.
Apart from this, 35 sewage treatment plants (STP) are being built in 21 cities situated on the banks of Narmada, which are targeted to be completed by December 2027. There are preparations to form a Special Area Development Authority (SADA) for the development of Omkareshwar, while homestay projects in Maheshwar and tribal areas will also be promoted. The government believes that these schemes will simultaneously strengthen environmental protection, religious tourism and local employment in the Narmada Valley.