Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the three-day ‘Rajyotsav’ at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal on Sunday, November 1, marking the 71st Foundation Day of Madhya Pradesh. Organised around the central theme, ‘The State Moving Forward from Heritage to Development’, the state-level celebration will showcase the state’s proud development journey over seven decades, rich cultural heritage and modern achievements.
On November 1, at 11 am, CM Dr. Yadav will inaugurate and visit the modern agriculture exhibition, development gallery, Women’s Entrepreneurship Pavilion and ‘Swaad-Deshaj Vyanjan Mela’. He will also inaugurate the main cultural programme at 6:30 pm.
Meritorious Students and Farmers to be Honoured: CM Dr. Yadav will present 102 meritorious students from the state with an award amount of Rs 1 lakh each and certificates of appreciation under the ‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna Meritorious Student Scholarship’. He will also distribute 55 tractors, 55 Bullet motorcycles and 55 e-scooters to the 165 winners of the ‘Kisan Swabhiman Parv Quiz’. The CM will present awards to the winners from Bhopal district.
A special exhibition featuring 160 watercolour paintings on the theme ‘Raja Bhoj Ka Bhopal’, prepared by the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Chair, will also be organised at Lal Parade Ground. A state-level seminar focusing on advanced agricultural techniques and organic farming will be another feature of the celebrations.
National Film Award-Winning Playback Singer Monali Thakur to Perform: The main cultural programme will open with ‘Deshraag’, featuring a collective rendition of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ by 71 children, the national anthem performed by the Police Band and a spectacular fireworks display.
The highlight of the inaugural evening will be a light music performance by National Film Award-winning playback singer Monali Thakur.
On the second day of the three-day festival, November 2, more than 20 traditional folk dance forms and a performance by the ‘Anugoonj’ instrumental ensemble will be presented. The celebrations will conclude on November 3 with a folk music performance by internationally acclaimed folk singer Mame Khan.
