Bhopal, March 2 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav interacted with the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), including national-level players, during a ceremonial event organized under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on Monday.
During conversations with women working in various sectors, including agriculture, sports, social work, and others, the Chief Minister sought to understand their learning and experiences from the training provided under the Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Seema Nargawe, a woman from the village of Bhagsur in Barwani, popularly known as "Drone Didi," shared her experiences in the Nimadi dialect with Chief Minister Yadav.
She said that after joining a self-help group under the Rural Livelihoods Mission, she received training in organic farming and drone operation.
She is now training other women in organic farming practices.
During the conversation, Seema told that after joining the self-help group, she not only earned a livelihood but also gained a distinct identity.
Through drone technology, she sprays fertilizers and pesticides in fields, reducing manual labor to just a few minutes, while ensuring a regular source of income.
Sneha Mohaniya, a national-level hockey player, said that she has won two gold medals and one silver medal at the national level.
Mohaniya also requested better facilities for sportspersons and requested the construction of an astro-turf facility in Barwani for better training.
Chief Minister Yadav accepted her request and assured that the facility would be made available as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, learning that a young woman, Vaishnavi Mahule from Julwania village in the district, is willing to receive better training in shooting, Chief Minister Yadav directed the officials present to ensure her training at the state-level shooting academy.
He announced an incentive of Rs 5 lakh for Neeraj, who runs a shooting training center in Julwania, in recognition of his commendable efforts in training girls.
The Chief Minister concluded the discussion, stating that the state government is providing support through various welfare schemes to promote the progress and empowerment of women, rural communities, farmers, sportspersons, and all sections of society.