Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Singrauli will be developed as ‘energy city’ of the State.
“Singrauli will be developed as energy city of the state,” Mr. Chouhan announced on Saturday while launching development works worth Rs. 161 crore in the city during the Deendayal Anyodaya Mela.
Apart from other measures, an industrial area will also be developed for all-round development of the district.
He said Rs. 100 crore will be spent on infrastructure development in Singrauli during five years.
It will be connected with air and rail facilities. A Central School will also be established in the city for providing education facilities to the wards of those working in the energy city, he said.
The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for works costing Rs. 161 crore.
He also provided benefits under various welfare schemes totalling Rs. one crore to 516 beneficiaries.
State Mineral Resources and Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla was also present on the occasion.
