Bhopal. 68 years have passed since the journey of Madhya Pradesh towards its new form. In this journey, till about two decades ago, the state was in the category of a sick state. With continuous efforts for development, the state moved forward on the path of progress. For the last ten years, under the guidance of the successful Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the state has taken a turn towards development and the state is moving towards becoming a developed state. Now we have started a new journey of public service, good governance and all-round development of the state. Together with the people of the state, work is being done towards making the state a leading state in the country.
The heart of India, our Madhya Pradesh is rich in forests, water, food, minerals, crafts, art, culture, festivals and traditions. We have the proximity of the holy river Maa Narmada and the blessings of Lord Mahakaleshwar. This is the land of countless heroes, martyrs and great personalities dedicated to the national culture. This is the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, the place of education of Lord Shri Krishna and the place of penance of Adi Shankaracharya. Here the heroic queen of Gondwana, Rani Durgavati, sacrificed her life for her rights. This is the workplace of the virtuous Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, who reinstated the cultural pride of the nation. Many programs are being organized in the year of her 300th anniversary celebration. It is our good fortune that Madhya Pradesh has the pride of history along with the basis of natural wealth. Now we will move forward with heritage along with development.
Our illustrious Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has pledged to build a developed India to make India the best in the world. For the accomplishment of this pledge, he gave a new formula (sentence) of respect for knowledge (GYAN), poor, youth, food providers and women. These four classes are the pillars of development. Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, the state is going to work under the Yuva Shakti, Garib Kalyan, Kisan Kalyan and Nari Shaktikaran Mission for development and welfare.
The Yuva Shakti Mission will work in mission mode by planning education, skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, leadership development, cultural and social work. Along with linking the youth with self-employment, we have started a campaign to recruit more than one lakh youth in government jobs. Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country to implement the National Education Policy. Launch of PM College of Excellence in 55 districts of the state, Vice Chancellors being given the honour of Chancellor, Indian knowledge tradition, environment and yoga meditation courses have been included in education. All the work for the development and construction of youth will be possible in Yuva Shakti Mission.
