MADHYA PRADESH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River linking national project, the country's first interlinking of rivers project under a national perspective plan. This project aims to provide irrigation facilities to various districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh benefitting lakhs of farmer families.

In his address on the occasion, PM Modi said, "In one year of (chief minister) Mohan Yadav's government, development has gained a new momentum. Today also, development projects worth thousands of rupees have been started here. The Ken-Betwa link project has also been approved. I congratulate the people of MP for these projects."

The Prime Minister also released a commemorative stamp and coin marking the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He laid the foundation stone of 1153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings. These buildings will play an important role in the practical conduct of work and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats leading to good governance at the local level.

Further, PM Modi inaugurated the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project established at Omkareshwar in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. As per a release, the project will reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the Government's mission of net zero carbon emissions by 2070. It will also help in water conservation by reducing water evaporation.