November 12th was a day filled with joy and respect for the 'Ladli Behna' (beloved sisters) of Madhya Pradesh. On this day, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, at a grand event held in Seoni district, transferred an amount of 1500-1500 rupees into the accounts of 1.26 crore Ladli Behna beneficiaries of the state, totaling 1857 crore rupees.
Seoni: Sunday proved to be a historic day for the women of Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, at a large-scale event organized in Seoni district, transferred 1500 rupees each into the accounts of 1.26 crore women under the Ladli Behna Yojana. This financial assistance, totaling 1857 crore rupees, brought smiles to the faces of the state's women, and they wholeheartedly blessed the Chief Minister.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister stated that his government is giving top priority to women's empowerment. During the program, the CM also inaugurated and performed the Bhumi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) for 114 development projects worth 560.75 crore rupees. Additionally, he set another new record by unveiling the world's largest tiger statue in Seoni.
A Festival of Joy for Ladli Behna
The program began with a welcome by local artists and an observation of the exhibition. The Chief Minister participated in the Annaprashan Sanskar (first solid food ceremony) of young girls and described it as "a confluence of Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan." He urged those present to switch on their mobile torches and said, "Those who used to say that we wouldn't fulfill our promises should open their eyes and see. We said we would give 1500 rupees to our sisters, and we have delivered."
The Chief Minister stated that the country is rapidly changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Our goal is to further strengthen the economic condition of our sisters. Gradually, we will continue to increase the amount so that women can become self-reliant," he added.
New Direction for Women's Development
Dr. Yadav announced that study material based on the life of Rani Durgavati will now be included in the school curriculum of Madhya Pradesh. He stated that just as Rani Lakshmibai's name is recorded in the education system, the heroic sagas of Rani Durgavati and other tribal heroes will now also be taught to children.
He stated that the government's objective is to make women "fearless and leaders." The state government has so far distributed over 45,000 crore rupees to the Ladli Behna beneficiaries. Going forward, the aim is to connect women with employment-based enterprises under the scheme, enabling them to earn up to 5000 rupees per month.
Strong Attack on Congress
In his address, the Chief Minister also targeted the opposition, stating, "When we said we would give 1500 rupees to our sisters, Congress mocked us. Today, we have fulfilled our promise, and this amount will continue to be provided. No power in the world can stop it." He accused Congress of disrespecting 'Vande Mataram,' the symbolic song of the freedom movement. "The song that inspired the country to independence, Congress committed the sin of breaking it," he said. The Chief Minister informed that on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the country is participating in a national song campaign under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
During the program, the Chief Minister also made several new announcements. He stated that the electricity bill surcharge waiver scheme would commence from December 30th. Additionally, funds would be transferred to soybean farmers on November 13th under the Bhavantar Yojana. A bonus for paddy and wheat farmers was also announced. He informed that over 6 lakh people have been linked to employment in the state so far, and special hostels and industrial zones are being developed for women. Over 53 lakh women are active in more than 5 lakh self-help groups and are benefiting from various schemes.
