This time celebration of women’s empowerment, an initiative of State Government that commenced on May 21 in the State is going to be remarkable. The occasion coincides with the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, and on May 31; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session in Bhopal, addressing an assembly of two lakh women, including self-help group members, Anganwadi workers and beneficiaries of the Ladli Bahna Scheme.

 

Ahead of the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, accompanied by his colleagues, paid homage to Ahilyabai Holkar. In a statement, he said that his Government’s unwavering commitment to service, good governance, and the preservation of cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from Ahilyabai’s remarkable legacy. “The Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan will stand as a tribute to her enduring influence, symbolising a renewed effort towards fostering gender equality in the State. In addition to this significant event, Prime Minister Modi will also virtually inaugurate various key infrastructure projects, including the Indore Metro Rail, new airports in Satna and Datia and the redevelopment of Kshipra Ghat in Ujjain. Union ministers from relevant departments will be present on-site to mark the occasion, Kailash Vijayavargiya informed after the meeting.

 

Ahilyabai Holkar’s contributions extend beyond governance, as she commissioned numerous temples and ghats across India. In recognition of her devotion to water conservation, the Government has pledged to safeguard and restore the state's water sources, integrating her vision into the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, Chief Minister Yadav stated. Other side, cleanest city of the country, Indore, all set ready to witness inauguration of its Metro rail system on May 31. A series of programmes dedicated to Ahilyabai Holkar’s legacy have been conducted across Madhya Pradesh, culminating in the grand gathering on May 31. The Prime Minister’s address will highlight the Government’s initiatives towards women empowerment.