Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 23 : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Madhya Pradesh today, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday lauded the developmental projects in the state, calling it a "blessing" given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to all other states, especially Madhya Pradesh.
He said that the country is truly going through a 'swarnim kaal' (golden age), with the states not fighting over water usage and also working together on more projects, which are being majorly funded by the union government.
Multiple spiritual leaders, including Sadhvi Rithambara, were also present at the venue.
"Prime Minister, one this is certain, that there is a swarnim kaal (golden age), whether it is Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, or Madhya Pradesh, the fights between them have stopped, such as the fight regarding water, stopped because of you," the CM said during his speech in Bhageshwar Dham today.
"You (PM Modi) have given such a big boon to the state, the Ken Betwa river project, which costs around 1 lakh crore, out of that 90 thousand crore will be given by you (union government), this is truly a special time. A 70 thousand crore project with Rajasthan, called the Parvati-Kalisindh- Chambal project, with your blessing, 90 pc of that funding will be given by you, PM Modi. The talks we heard about Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam are truly shown now," the CM added.
He further praised the efforts during the COVID pandemic, with India sending vaccines to multiple countries during the time of need.
"During the time of COVID, you protected the people, and in more than 40 countries you sent medicines there, you would again prove Sanatan Sanskriti all over the world," Mohan Yadav said.
Both the Ken Betwa river project and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Project area river linked projects, the Chambal project is going to be done in collaboration with Rajasthan, whereas the Ken Betwa project is being done in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh.
Earlier today, the state's CM said that all arrangements are in place for the events the PM is set to visit.
Yadav said to ANI, "We have made all the preparations for PM Modi's arrival... PM Modi will first go to Bageshwar Dham and lay the foundation stone of the cancer hospital... He will also hold a meeting with BJP MLAs and MPs... For the first time, PM Modi will be staying at Raj Bhavan. Under the leadership of PM Modi, Madhya Pradesh will touch new heights of development."
PM Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Chhatarpur.
The facility will include a state-of-the-art cancer hospital, set to be built over 36 months at a cost of Rs 218 crore.

According to a state government release, "Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for a cancer hospital to be built at Rs 218 crore. A plot of 10.925 hectares has been identified for this. A target has been set to build the cancer hospital in 36 months. In its first phase, there will be a facility of 100 beds, in which poor cancer patients will be treated free of cost through state-of-the-art machines and specialist doctors."
On Monday, the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal, in which representatives from over 60 countries and 300 major business leaders from India are expected to participate.