Bhopal Bureau
Summary: On Madhya Pradesh’s 71st Foundation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, greeting the people of the state and praising its heritage and development work. The Modi letter to Mohan Yadav recalls the Prime Minister’s deep personal bond with Madhya Pradesh and welcomes the state’s focus on farmer welfare. The Chief Minister shared the message on Sunday and thanked the Prime Minister.
On the occasion of Madhya Pradesh’s 71st Foundation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Through the letter, the Prime Minister greeted all the people of the state on Foundation Day and praised the work of the state government. The letter speaks of Madhya Pradesh’s historic heritage, its rich culture and its journey of development. The Chief Minister shared the message on Sunday and thanked the Prime Minister, saying that the Prime Minister’s affectionate feelings for the state are a source of inspiration for all the people of Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal is hosting the three-day Rajyotsav celebrations from 1 to 3 November, where the state’s development journey and cultural heritage are on display.
What the letter says
In his letter, the Prime Minister wrote that the land of Madhya Pradesh is a land of natural beauty, spiritual consciousness, rich cultural heritage and hardworking people. He said the state is moving towards a bright future, drawing inspiration from its glorious history. The letter also expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh government will play a leading role in realising the dream of a developed India, following the mantra of development as well as heritage. The Prime Minister also referred to the role Madhya Pradesh can play in the goal of a developed India by 2047. The tone of the letter is one of greetings and appreciation, highlighting the achievements of the state.
A deep personal bond with Madhya Pradesh
The Prime Minister gave special mention in the letter to his personal bond with Madhya Pradesh. He wrote that, during his organisational days, he had the opportunity to visit many parts of the state and spend time among workers and citizens. Recalling that association, he said his relationship with the state is very old and deep. The Prime Minister also remembered leaders and public servants whose dedication and hard work continue to inspire him in the service of the nation. In this part of the letter, he referred to the organisational dedication of Kushabhau Thackeray, the vision of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the public service of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, the hard work of Sundarlal Patwa and the simplicity of Kailash Joshi. According to the Prime Minister, the contribution of these figures still inspires him today.
Glorious heritage and great figures remembered
The letter also remembered the historic heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister referred to great figures such as Raja Bhoj, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Rani Durgavati and Tantya Mama. Through these names, the letter highlighted the state’s traditions of valour, justice, public welfare and struggle. The Prime Minister said Madhya Pradesh also holds a distinct identity because of its world-renowned heritage sites. Carrying heritage and development together is a central message of the letter. The same idea is visible in the state government’s mantra of development as well as heritage. The Foundation Day programmes, too, display this combination of heritage and development.
Praise for the Year of Farmer Welfare
The Prime Minister expressed happiness in the letter that the Madhya Pradesh government is observing this year as the Year of Farmer Welfare. He described farmer welfare as a major resolve in the state’s journey of development. According to the letter, the welfare of the poor, the prosperity of farmers, irrigation, infrastructure, tribal uplift, women’s empowerment and expanding employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth are the major resolves of the state’s development journey. Under the Year of Farmer Welfare, emphasis is being placed on raising farmers’ incomes, reducing the cost of cultivation and strengthening facilities linked to agriculture. The Prime Minister praised this initiative, saying it is bringing positive change to the rural economy and to the lives of farmers.
Figures from farmer welfare schemes
The letter also referred to figures from farmer welfare schemes. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, more than one crore farmers in the state have received more than Rs 35,000 crore, the letter noted. Under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana, assistance of Rs 24,000 crore was mentioned. For soybean farmers, more than seven lakh farmers received more than Rs 1,400 crore under the Bhavantar payment scheme, according to the letter. These figures show that farmer welfare schemes are being implemented in the state on a large scale. Through support prices, Bhavantar payments and direct assistance, an effort is being made to shield farmers from market fluctuations. Describing agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy, the letter also praised the hard work of farmers.
Ken-Betwa and infrastructure projects
The Prime Minister gave special mention to the Ken-Betwa river-linking project for the Bundelkhand region. According to the letter, the project, worth more than Rs 44,000 crore, will provide irrigation to about 11 lakh hectares of land in 10 districts and supply clean drinking water to 45 lakh people. The project was described as one that will open new possibilities for Bundelkhand. The letter also praised efforts to improve connectivity through new corridors of the Bhopal and Indore metros, the expansion of highways and rural roads. The PM Gram Sadak Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PM Janman Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the PM Mitra Park in Dhar district and the cheetah project were also mentioned in the letter. Through these schemes, work is moving forward in housing, health, employment and tourism.
The Chief Minister’s thanks and response
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared the Prime Minister’s message on Sunday and expressed his thanks. The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister’s affectionate feelings for the state’s glorious heritage, rich cultural traditions, the hard work of ordinary people and its journey of development are a source of inspiration for all the people of Madhya Pradesh. He also said the state government is working with full commitment towards building a developed, prosperous and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh, in line with the vision of a developed India by 2047. According to the Chief Minister, under the Prime Minister’s guidance, Madhya Pradesh is setting new dimensions of development while preserving its rich cultural heritage. The response repeated the resolves of poor welfare, farmer prosperity, irrigation, infrastructure, tribal uplift, women’s empowerment and employment for the youth.
Context: the Foundation Day celebrations
Madhya Pradesh observes its Foundation Day on 1 November. This year, the state is celebrating its 71st Foundation Day. At Bhopal’s Lal Parade Ground, a three-day Rajyotsav is being held from 1 to 3 November, with attractions such as an agriculture exhibition, a development gallery, a women entrepreneurship pavilion and an indigenous cuisine fair. The Foundation Day programmes have also traditionally included honouring meritorious students and winners of farmer competitions. The Prime Minister’s letter is being seen against the backdrop of these Foundation Day celebrations. The letter combines praise for the state’s development journey with hope for its future. In the coming days, the Rajyotsav programmes will present the state’s achievements before the public in greater detail. The full details of the letter have come out on the basis of the publicly shared message.
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