Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted saplings with the students of Eklavya schools in Smart City Park. These students who have come from different districts have secured the third position in the National Cultural Fest organised by the Government of India in Bengaluru.
CM Chouhan planted saplings of Karanj, Gulmohar and Cassia along with the students.
While encouraging the students, Chief Minister Chouhan said that these children are the future of the country and the state.
It is their responsibility to develop the country and the state and protect the environment. All children can fulfill this responsibility by planting saplings on their birthdays. CM Chouhan wished all the students for a happy, successful life full of achievements.
It is noteworthy that the students studying in Eklavya Model Residential Schools of the state had participated in the third national level EMRS Literary and Cultural Competition organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India in Bengaluru.
The state received awards in 13 disciplines and Madhya Pradesh stood third in national competitions.