Bhopal’s infamous Union Carbide site is poised for a remarkable makeover, as declared by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. After consulting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, Yadav disclosed blueprints to develop the 87-acre plot into a multifaceted zone: science park, top-tier research institute, disaster memorial, convention venue, and high-tech security laboratory.
The site evokes painful memories of the 1984 methyl isocyanate leak, one of the world’s worst industrial catastrophes, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities. With hazardous waste now fully remediated and relocated, the government is ready to reclaim the space for public good.
Yadav updated Shah on joint efforts against LWE in persistent hotspot Balaghat, cultural festivities like Baiga Mahotsav for tribal upliftment, and solicited expertise for a monumental remembrance structure. State tributes to Emperor Vikramaditya were also on the agenda.
A landmark health drive offers free HPV vaccines to over 800,000 girls, combating cervical cancer risks. Farmers facing natural calamity-induced losses will benefit from prompt post-survey aid.
This visionary project heralds a new era for Bhopal, merging solemn commemoration with forward-looking innovation and comprehensive state development.