Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa has directed to ensure all necessary arrangements to hold functions gracefully on Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day - November 1. The functions will be held at lal Parade Ground and Mantralaya Udyan where Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would be present.
For this, good artistes should be selected at the earliest. Chief Secretary DeSa gave these directives at a meeting to review preparations for Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day at Mantralaya here on Wednesday.
The Chief Secretary held discussions with concerning officers on various aspects of the event. The meeting was informed that the main function to mark Madhya Pradesh Day will be held Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Park near Mantralaya from 11 am. The programme will include recitation of National Song Vande Matram and Madhya Pradesh Gaan and administration of pledge to officers-employees to work for state’s welfare continuously.
The Chief Minister will address this programme. Programmes will also be held in districts. Government buildings will be illuminated on November 1.The meeting also discussed preparations for foundation-laying of Mantralaya Annexe Building during the programme to be held at Mantralaya Park.Cultural programmes will be held at lal Parade Ground from 6 pm on November 1 including a special group dance programme on Mahakavi Kalidas’ poetic works.
Besides, some noted singers and dancers of the country will also be invited. Principal Secretary General Administration K Suresh, Principal Secretary Home BP Singh, Principal Secretary to CM Iqbal Singh Bais, Principal Secretary Culture Manoj Shrivastava, Commissioner Bhopal division SB Singh, Addl DG Shailendra Shrivastava, Collector Nishant Warwade and Director Culture Renu Tiwari were present on the occasion.