Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that life is incomplete without art. Chouhan was addressing inauguration of Film Festival at Bharat Bhavan on Sunday. The programme has been organised jointly by Madhya Pradesh IAS Officers’ Association and Madhya Pradesh Madhyam. The Chief Minister also released souvenir of the event. Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla, film actor Jimmy Shergil, producer Krishika lula and art lovers were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that development is meaningless without happiness. He said that Madhya Pradesh has made rapid progress during last few years. Its growth rate is in double digits for last 7 years. State’s agriculture growth rate is 24.99 per cent, which is maximum in the world. The State has ample roads, power and water now. Much work has also been done in social sector. Role of officers is important in this progress of the state. Officers are those members of his Team Madhya Pradesh, who are dedicated to ensuring state’s development and progress. He said that every person has responsibility towards his family. Children have lots of talents. It is responsibility of parents to show them right direction. Giving his own example, the Chief Minister said that one should also give time to family and children to inculcate culture and direction among children.
Actor R Madhavan said that Chief Minister Chouhan is the son of soil. He has given a new identity to political leaders in Indian politics. His personality is full of humane merits. He congratulated the Chief Minister for respect towards women, their empowerment and success of Beti Bachao Abhiyan, etc. President of Madhya Pradesh IAS Officers’ Association BP Singh said that this is 18th film festival. In it, meaningful and up to the mark films are screened. It is open for common people. Secretary of Madhya Pradesh IAS Officers’ Association Nitesh Vyas proposed a vote of thanks. The film festival will continue till May 6. During the period, films Tanu Weds Manu, Big Hero 6, Kagazh Ke Phool, Zubaida, Frozen, Well Done Abba, Ardh Satya, The lion King, Rudali, The Haunted Foot Journey, Rush, Trikal and Boyhood will be screened.