Dhar district
Madhya Pradesh Farmers Suspend Highway Protest After Government Promises Action on MSP and Loan Waivers
Dec 02, 2025 02:46 am CST
Thousands of farmers from Madhya Pradesh temporarily suspended their day-long blockade of National Highway 52 at Khalghat toll plaza after officials promised to forward their demands for guaranteed MSP, loan waivers, and land acquisition compensation to the highest levels of government. The protest, organized by Rashtriya Mazdoor Kisan Mahasangh, drew nearly 5,000 participants and led authorities to deploy 400 police personnel before negotiations succeeded.
Market Collapse Forces Madhya Pradesh Banana Farmers to Destroy Harvests Amid Economic Crisis
Nov 25, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Banana farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district face devastating economic losses as they're forced to destroy mature crops due to market collapse. With no buyers offering fair prices, farmers like Yashpal Solanki and Satyam Darbar have resorted to uprooting thousands of plants despite months of investment and care. This crisis affects a state that produces 2.5 million metric tons of bananas annually, representing 6.5% of India's total production.
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of India's First PM MITRA Park In Madhya Pradesh
Sep 17, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the country's first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.
On His Birthday, PM Narendra Modi To Open Mega Textile Park In Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Sep 17, 2025 01:42 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhainsola village in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Tuesday, September 17, to inaugurate a series of landmark initiatives aimed at boosting women's health, tribal welfare, and the textile sector.