Gandhinagar, Friday: On the invitation of Madhya Pradesh Government, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated ‘Hariyali Abhiyan' at the Ujjain and also addressed the state's valedictory function of ‘School Chale Hum' campaign.

Addressing on the occasion, he said the political pundits, economists and other researchers should study as to why only the BJP-ruled states had to launch projects for such basic issues like primary education and that too 50 years after Independence, even as the Congress-led states continue to roll in lap of vain glory.

He pointed out the BJP-ruled states in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh have brought about maximum qualitative improvement in primary education, while the Central Government enacted educational policies to centralize education but puts the financial burden on the states. He said that these BJP-ruled states are ahead of others even in implementation of several Central projects like 20-Point Programme started by late Indira Gandhi. It is unfortunate that India could not erase its blot of illiteracy after so many years of Independence.

He said that earlier the Centre and State used to share development projects in tandem, but now the Delhi Government is alone busy in nothing but corruption, leaving the hapless citizens to fend for themselves against inflation and other ills.

Mr. Modi said it should make a very good comparative study of the power-hungry family rule in states under the Congress, Lefitst and other regional parties on the one hand and the BJP-ruled states on the other.

Talking about yet another campaign started by the MP Givernment, called ‘Sparsh Abhiyan' to distribute kits to the physically challenged, he said that only a government sensitive to the less privileged could do some good to them,

Speaking on the occasion, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that his Gujarat counterpart has made Gujarat's multi-facet development, including that in primary education, as a model for India during the last ten years. Madhya Pradesh's Education Minister Archana Chitnis also spoke on the occasion.

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PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on 6th December
December 05, 2024
Mahotsav will highlight vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices
The Festival will promote economic opportunities in traditional handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural products, and tourism

In line with his commitment to showcase the cultural vibrancy of Northeast India, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on 6th December at around 3 PM at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The three-day cultural festival, being celebrated for the first time, will be held from 6th to 8th December. It will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices.

To promote economic opportunities in areas such as traditional handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural products, and tourism, the Mahotsav will feature a variety of events. The festival will have artisan exhibitions, Grameen haats, state specific pavilions and technical sessions on key areas crucial to the development of the northeastern region. Key events will include Investors Roundtable and buyer-seller meets designed to be a unique opportunity to build and strengthen networks, partnerships, and joint initiatives boosting economic growth of the region.

The Mahotsav will have Design conclave and Fashion shows displaying the rich handloom and handicraft traditions of Northeast India at the national stage. Highlighting the region's rich cultural heritage, the festival will also showcase vibrant musical performances and indigenous cuisines of Northeast India.