Jabalpur administration also reviews transport depot plans and hostel facilities

JABALPUR, September 30, 2026: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has congratulated Indian athletes who won medals at the Asian Games 2026, praising their performances and describing their achievements as an inspiration for the country’s young sporting talent.

In a series of messages issued on Wednesday, the Chief Minister congratulated boxer Kapil Pokhariya on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 90-kg category. He said Pokhariya’s achievement would encourage aspiring Indian boxers to pursue excellence in the sport and wished him continued success.

The Chief Minister also congratulated Indian archers Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumur for securing the gold medal in the compound men’s team event.

Dr. Yadav said the archers had once again brought pride to the country with their outstanding performance and wished them success in future competitions.

Priya Ghanghas Wins Boxing Bronze

The Chief Minister congratulated boxer Priya Ghanghas for winning a bronze medal in the women’s 60-kg boxing event.

He praised her hard work, determination and sporting spirit, saying her performance had enhanced India’s reputation on the international stage. Dr. Yadav wished the young boxer a bright future.

He also congratulated Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Chikita Taniparthi for winning gold in the compound mixed archery team event.

The Chief Minister said the players’ dedication, sustained effort and commitment to their sport had made the country proud.

Women’s Compound Team Celebrates Historic Success

Dr. Yadav further congratulated Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prathika Pradeep and Taniparthi Chikita for their gold-medal performance in the women’s compound team event.

He said the trio’s exceptional concentration, teamwork and hard work had helped them equal a world record, making the victory even more significant.

The Chief Minister described the achievement as a source of inspiration for India’s young athletes.

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Soybean Farmer Registration Opens October 3 Under Price Deficit Payment Scheme

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that registration of farmers for soybean procurement for Kharif 2026 will be conducted from October 3 to October 17, 2026 under the Government of India’s Price Deficit Payment Scheme, popularly referred to as the Bhavantar scheme.

Farmers will be able to register through the state’s e-Uparjan portal according to the prescribed procedure. Registration facilities have been established at designated centres across districts.

Free and Paid Registration Facilities

Free registration facilities will be available at facilitation centres established at gram panchayats, janpad panchayats and tehsil offices, as well as at registration centres operated by cooperative societies and cooperative marketing institutions.

Farmers may also register through MP Online kiosks, Common Service Centre kiosks, Lok Seva Kendras and private cyber cafés. The maximum charge for registration through paid facilities has been fixed at ₹50 per registration.

Registration centres will be required to verify and maintain records of land documents, Aadhaar cards and other photo identity documents submitted by farmers.

Registration facilities for sharecroppers, bataidars, kotwars and forest-patta holders will be available only through registration centres operated by cooperative societies and cooperative marketing institutions. Revenue authorities will conduct verification of all farmers belonging to these categories.

Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account Preferred for Payments

Payments for procured produce will primarily be made into the farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

If payment cannot be processed through the Aadhaar-linked account for any reason, the bank account provided during registration may be used.

Farmers will need to provide their bank account number and IFSC code during registration.

Inactive accounts, joint accounts and accounts associated with Fino, Airtel and Paytm will not be accepted for registration under the stated arrangements.

Farmers have been advised to keep their Aadhaar, bank account and mobile number properly linked and updated.

Authorities have also been instructed to keep Aadhaar registration centres operational at district and tehsil levels so farmers can update their mobile numbers and biometric details when required.

The Aadhaar facilitation centres operated through post offices may also be used for this purpose.

Aadhaar Verification Mandatory

Aadhaar verification will be mandatory both for farmer registration and for the sale of the crop.

Verification can be completed through an OTP sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar or through a biometric device.

Registration will normally be completed only when the farmer’s name recorded in the land records matches the name on the Aadhaar card. In case of discrepancies, verification will have to be carried out through the tehsil office before the registration is accepted.

Farmers whose mobile numbers were available during the previous Kharif registration process will also be informed through SMS.

Officials have been directed to publicise the registration schedule through village announcements, gram panchayat notice boards, committees and market-level banners to ensure that farmers complete the process within the prescribed deadline.

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Collector Reviews Site for Chief Minister’s Sugam Transport Service Depot

Jabalpur Collector Raghavendra Singh inspected the Regional Transport Office premises to assess its suitability for developing a depot for the Chief Minister’s Sugam Transport Service.

During the inspection, the Collector discussed the proposed development plan with transport officials and directed authorities to initiate the process for auctioning old and unused vehicles that have remained parked at the RTO premises for a long period.

The move is aimed at improving utilisation of the premises and creating adequate space for the proposed transport depot.

According to officials, nearly 15 acres of land is available around the RTO premises. A detailed plan is being prepared to develop a modern depot with the required facilities.

The Collector also directed officials to strengthen public transport arrangements and ensure that private buses are mandatorily tagged under the Chief Minister’s Sugam Transport Service so that passengers can access more organised and reliable transportation facilities.

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Jabalpur Collector Conducts Surprise Inspection of Neemkheda Girls’ Hostel

Students questioned about food, sanitation, drinking water, education and commuting facilities

Jabalpur Collector Raghavendra Singh conducted a surprise inspection of the Backward Classes Post-Matric Girls’ Hostel at Neemkheda on Wednesday.

During the inspection, the Collector reviewed the overall arrangements at the hostel and visited the mess to assess the quality of food being served to students.

He interacted directly with the hostel residents and sought feedback about food quality, drinking water, cleanliness and other essential facilities.

The Collector also enquired about the students’ transportation arrangements for commuting to their educational institutions and discussed their studies and academic environment.

Following the interaction, he issued necessary directions to officials to ensure that students receive better facilities and a safe, supportive environment conducive to education.

The Collector subsequently inspected the Tribal Girls’ Hostel located near the Backward Classes hostel and instructed concerned departmental officials to take appropriate measures for its systematic and effective functioning.

(SDNA)