In a historic pivot, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has unveiled plans to erect a science park and premier research facility on the notorious Union Carbide grounds in Bhopal. The announcement came post his engagement with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where he pitched a holistic 87-acre masterplan encompassing a poignant gas tragedy memorial, convention center, national security lab, and innovation-driven research center.
Echoing the horrors of December 3, 1984, when lethal gas escaped killing over 25,000 over time, Yadav highlighted the state’s recent success in safely removing hazardous remnants from the site. This cleanup paves the way for renewal.
The duo discussed stamping out LWE threats in Balaghat, promoting tribal development via Baiga Mahotsav, and erecting a befitting tribute to tragedy victims with Shah’s inputs. Yadav also touched on Vikramaditya heritage events.
Public health gets a boost with an extensive free HPV vaccination program for 800,000-plus girls across the state. Crop-damaged farmers by vagaries of nature are set for surveyed assistance, ensuring agricultural resilience.
Madhya Pradesh’s strategy blends memory, modernity, and welfare, positioning Bhopal as a nexus for scientific advancement and national pride.