Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Damoh district is witnessing major road infrastructure development, including the Damoh–Katni and Damoh–Sagar four-lane projects, with a combined investment of over ₹6,500 crore. In addition, construction works worth ₹10 crore are underway in the first phase of Dev Shri Jageshwar Nath Lok at Bandakpur. The Rani Damayanti Archaeological Museum will also be revamped at a cost of ₹20 crore.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed a felicitation programme at Samvad Bhawan, Chief Minister’s Residence, on Monday. Citizens, representatives of various organisations and public representatives from the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency felicitated him with mementoes, garlands and traditional turbans in appreciation of the implementation of various development initiatives.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Bundelkhand’s rich heritage is steeped in tales of valour, particularly the legendary exploits of Alha and Udal. Sagar and Damoh are not merely two neighbouring district headquarters but have emerged as important centres of the region’s economic, social and cultural activities. Bundelkhand has immense potential for tourism, agriculture, trade and industrial development. He said that the state government was committed to building a prosperous Madhya Pradesh in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
Four-Lane Roads to Boost Connectivity Between Sagar and Damoh
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that connectivity to major cities and district headquarters across Madhya Pradesh was being strengthened. Approval has been granted to upgrade the Damoh–Sagar and Damoh–Katni roads to four lanes, improving connectivity and opening new avenues for regional development. The Madiyado–Rajpura and Madiyado–Banar–Kishangarh roads will also be constructed. Work on three road overbridges (ROBs), including the one on the Damoh–Bandakpur route, is nearing completion.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said the government aimed to ensure better roads, quality education, excellent healthcare facilities and maximum employment opportunities in every region. The existing 76.83-km road between Sagar and Damoh will be upgraded to four lanes at an estimated cost of approximately ₹2,000 crore. The project will also include four bypasses.
Good Roads Open the Way to Prosperity
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said good roads help farmers transport their produce to mandis, enable students to reach schools and colleges, and ensure that patients can access hospitals on time. Roads are not merely routes for vehicles; they also open pathways to employment, investment, education and prosperity. The government aims to build a Madhya Pradesh where development initiatives benefit even the last person in the queue. He said,“A genuine promise and concrete action is the government’s guiding principle.”
Medical College to Be Established in Damoh at a Cost of ₹337.30 Crore
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Cabinet had also held a meeting at Singrampur in Damoh district. Several urban development projects are being implemented in the district, alongside road and overbridge construction. Construction of Sandipani Schools across Damoh’s six development blocks is progressing rapidly and nearing completion. A medical college is set to be established in Damoh at a cost of ₹337.30 crore. Efforts are also underway to strengthen agricultural prosperity by connecting Damoh with various irrigation projects and the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Tourism Development to Accelerate Regional Growth
To promote tourism, the first phase of Dev Shri Jageshwar Nath Lok at Bandakpur is being developed at a cost of ₹10 crore. The establishment of a cheetah habitat at Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi National Park in Nauradehi will give fresh impetus to regional development. It will be the third cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh. Three irrigation projects, with a combined investment of approximately ₹280 crore, are nearing completion. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said Damoh would continue to receive new development initiatives.
Competitions to Promote Improved Livestock Breeding
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said the state government was encouraging improved livestock breeding with the objective of making Madhya Pradesh the country’s leading state in milk production. Competitions showcasing superior livestock are being organised across districts, with livestock farmers being rewarded as part of the initiative.
Member of Parliament Rahul Singh Lodhi delivered the welcome address. Minister of State for Culture Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, former ministers Jayant Malaiya and Ramkrishna Kusmaria, along with public representatives and citizens from the Damoh region, attended the programme.
