Madhya Pradesh is all set to celebrate its 62nd foundation day on November 1. All the preparations have almost been completed at the lal Parade Ground.
While interacting with the media persons here on Friday, Principal Secretary of Directorate of Culture Manoj Shrivastava informed about the grand event to be held on the D-day. Talking about the event, Shrivastava informed that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, State Minister of Culture Surendra Singh Patwa will be present as the chief guest on the occasion.
While informing about the event, Shrivastava further said that this time, the celebrations of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day will be one of its kinds. This year a well-known theatre troupe from Nagpur will be performing the dance drama ‘Shri Krishna’ on stage.
Shrivastava said, “This play has been admired in various parts of the country and this is first time they will be performing in Bhopal.” Interestingly, the lifespan of lord Krishna will be showcased by as many as 170 artists together on stage. Besides, renowned Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal will give a splendid musical performance before the Bhopalites.
Other than the spell binding performances, the artists and writers who have contributed a lot in art and society will be conferred with Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman. Shrivastava informed that the award will be conferred to dhrupad singers Gundecha brothers, artist Harchandan Singh Bhatti, author Amrit lal Vegad and social activist Janak Palta. The award will be presented in a function on MP Foundation Day at lal Parade Ground. Past recipients of the award include Kailash Satyarthi , Bhuri Bai and many others, he informed.
Shrivastava said that this year it is not a one day affair, but the foundation day will be celebrated in all the districts for three days. He said that the second day of the event is for the women artists wherein they will showcase their talent and on the third day is for the youth of the State.