How is PM Modi Celebrating Ahilyabai Holkar’s Legacy in MP Today?

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Key Takeaways
- PM Modi's visit honors the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar.
- Inauguration of key infrastructure projects.
- Focus on women's empowerment through various initiatives.
- Launch of new air connectivity options in Vindhya region.
- Enhancement of local governance with new administrative hubs.
New Delhi, May 31 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday to honor the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, an esteemed queen from the 18th century celebrated for her visionary leadership and welfare programs.
The Prime Minister will participate in the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal at approximately 11:15 a.m., where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several significant infrastructure and development projects aimed at empowering women and improving civic amenities.
In tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar, PM Modi will unveil a commemorative postage stamp and a special Rs 300 coin featuring her image.
He will also award the National Devi Ahilyabai Award to a prominent woman artist in recognition of her contributions to tribal, folk, and traditional arts.
A major highlight of the visit includes the foundation stone laying for ghat construction projects worth over Rs 860 crore on the Kshipra River in preparation for the Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028 in Ujjain.
These initiatives will involve the construction of barrages, stop dams, and vented causeways to better manage the river’s flow and enhance the region’s water infrastructure.
In a significant move to improve regional air connectivity, PM Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Datia and Satna airports. These airports are poised to create new growth avenues in industry, tourism, healthcare, and education throughout the Vindhya region.
Additionally, the Prime Minister will commence passenger services on the Yellow Line’s Super Priority Corridor of the Indore Metro, offering a modern and eco-friendly transport option that is expected to alleviate congestion and pollution in the city.
Furthering rural governance efforts, PM Modi will also disburse the first installment for the establishment of 1,271 Atal Gram Sushasan Bhawans, amounting to over Rs 480 crore.
These facilities will act as dedicated administrative centers for gram panchayats, enhancing efficiency in local governance and record management.