Yadav seeks Shah’s guidance on Bhopal gas memorial plan

Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking guidance on a proposed memorial and redevelopment plan for the former Union Carbide factory land in Bhopal.The state has drawn up a blueprint to turn 87 acres of the site into a Bhopal Gas Tragedy Memorial along with a science park, a convention centre, a modern laboratory dedicated to national security and a national research centre focused on development.The CM stated that Bhopal witnessed a devastating gas tragedy 40 years ago, in which over 25,000 people lost their lives. Last year, the state government successfully disposed of the hazardous waste stored at the Union Carbide factory site.Yadav said after the meeting that the state govt is undertaking several innovations for the welfare of farmers. The year 2026 is being observed as ‘Krishak Kalyan Varsh'.For the first time, an Agriculture Cabinet meeting will be held in the tribal region of Barwani on March 2, where farmers will be gifted a special Holi bonanza.Yadav said MP has become free from Naxalite operations. He termed it a notable achievement that MP is the first State to bid ‘Lal Salam ko Akhiri Salam', finally. Strong action has been taken against all forms of Naxal activities. Balaghat district had long suffered from Naxalism, and guidance has been sought from Shah to organise the Baiga Mahotsav there for the region's holistic development.