Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa reviewed preparations for month-long programmes to be held to mark Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day from November 1 here on Friday. At a meeting held at Mantralaya, the Chief Secretary discussed outlines of programmes to be held near Mantralaya and lal Parade Ground. The Chief Secretary directed that apart from programmes to be held from November 1 to 30, impressive programmes should also be held on the theme of ‘Swachh Madhya Pradesh’ from November 1 to 7.
The meeting was informed that during hour-long programme from 10.25 am on November 1near Mantralaya, foundation stone of Vallabh Bhavan annexe will also be laid. This function will mark singing of National Anthem, Madhya Pradesh Gaan, Vande Mataram and administration of oath to officers and employees to work for state’s development. The programme will be addressed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Officers and employees of Mantralaya, Vindhyachal and Satpura buildings will participate in it. de Sa also discussed preparations for one-week programmes to be held on Madhya Pradesh Foundation day from November 1 to 7 at lal Parade Ground and its concluding function. GAD will be responsible for the programme to be held at Mantralaya on November 1, Culture Department for cultural programme in the evening on this day at lal Parade Ground and Urban Administration and Development Department will be responsible for the concluding function of weeklong programme in the state capital.