Chouhan expresses concern over Naxalism

Bhopal, Mar 1 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today assured that public grievances would be effectively redressed while ensuring speed development in every sector through accountable administration free from prejudice.

Expressing concern over Naxal activities in Sidhi district, he warned that strict action would be initiated and efforts made to discourage Naxalism through mass awareness, an official release said.

Replying to a debate on budgetary demands in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said attempts of appeasement and conversion would scarcely be tolerated.

''A dacoity eradication drive is underway and a service delivery system will be streamlined to address the rebel menace as exploitation leads to this problem,'' he explained.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Shivraj V Patil would be urged to deploy CRPF personnel in Maoist-affected areas of Balaghat district.

''At least 328 police station buildings and 353 administrative buildings will be constructed,'' Mr Chouhan added.

Serious efforts would be made to check migration caused by drought. The Suraj Mission has been launched for delivery of quality services and minimum basic facilites. Under it, Samadhan online schemes were launched across the state and a Telesamadhan scheme in two districts.

The EOW would be streamlined and steps taken to implement MPHRC recommendations.

''Narmada valley projects will irrigate 3.31 lakh hectares. Hydel projects will generate 2,376 MW and produce 5,000 MT fish,'' Mr Chouhan explained.

A budgetary provision was made for acquiring land for providing international status to Bhopal and Indore airports, the release added.

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