Week-long functions marking Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day will be held from November 1 at the State capital Bhopal and all district headquarters of the State. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed to hold programmes in accordance with dignity of the foundation day.
The Chief Minister was reviewing preparations for foundation day programmes here on Tuesday. Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa was also present. The main function will be held at Bhopal at Vallabh Bhavan at 11 where pledge will be taken for development of Madhya Pradesh and foundation stone of Mantralaya annexe will be laid. A grand cultural eve will be held at lal Parade Ground in the night. Cultural programmes will begin with Madhya Pradesh Gaan and performance of famous and sonorous Maihar Band.
Ministers will participate in foundation day functions in districts of the state. The Chief Minister has directed that foundation day programmes should be associated with masses including distinguished citizens, social organisations, artistes, business class etc and seminars should be held during the period on important issues like state’s development, human welfare and contemporary issues. Cultural programmes should be held in all districts, too.
A grand cultural programme will be held in the presence of Governor Ram Naresh Yadav and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at lal Parade Ground, Bhopal from 7 pm on Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day November 1. It will include a 45 minute presentation of Mahakavi Kalidas’ Meghdootam and music presentation of Vishal-Shekher. The week-long function will conclude with attractive fireworks on November 7.