Kailash Vijayvargiya marks Madhya Pradesh 71st Foundation Day in Indore
Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya noted the state's progress from being considered backward to its current transformation.
Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on Sunday at the Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium in Rajendra Nagar, Indore, according to the Free Press Journal. Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya attended the district-level function as the chief guest.
Vijayvargiya stated that the state has made significant progress since its establishment on November 1, 1956. He noted that while the state was once viewed as backward, it has since undergone a transformation.
The minister highlighted that the state has constructed more than 1 lakh kilometres of roads. He also mentioned that the government intends to increase irrigation coverage to 1 crore hectares.
During the event, three farmers were recognised through the 'Kisan Kalyan Swabhiman Parv Vision-2026' initiative via a lottery system. Jitendra Maurya from Bachhauda village was awarded a certificate for a tractor valued at Rs 7.26 lakh.
Other recipients included Gopal Singh Choudhary from Karadiya village, who received a certificate for a Bullet motorcycle worth Rs 1.68 lakh, and Shailendra Singh from Nainod village, who won a certificate for an e-scooty worth Rs 1.20 lakh.
Additionally, student Atharva Sahe was awarded a Rs 1 lakh scholarship under the 'Shri Krishna Medhavi Chhatra Yojana'. The celebrations included an exhibition of government schemes and cultural performances.