Ahilyabai Holkar’s important contribution in women’s education and empowerment: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai
Unveiling of the statue of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar
Announcement to name the Convention Center after Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar
Gave the gift of development works worth Rs 223 crore to Korba district
Raipur, June 12, 2025 l Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, during his visit to Korba district today, unveiled the statue of Lokmata Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar at the Convention Center and announced to name the Convention Center after the Maharani. On this occasion, he gave the gift of 66 different development works worth more than Rs 223 crore 88 lakh to the people of the district.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore was a people-loving and just ruler. He did remarkable work in the field of women’s education, along with promoting women empowerment, he beautified the important pilgrimage sites and religious places of the country and gave them a new identity. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced to make the convention center air-conditioned. He said that he had come to Korba six months ago also, during this time also gifts of various development works worth more than Rs 600 crore were given. Today, the people of Korba district will benefit from the gift of development works worth two hundred and twenty-five crores.
Chief Minister Sai talked about taking necessary initiatives for the establishment of Aluminium Park. He also planted a vermilion plant in the convention center premises under the name of Ek Ped Maa. He also visited the photo exhibition based on the biography of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao and Industry Minister Lakhanlal Dewangan also addressed the program.
Inauguration and foundation stone laying
The works inaugurated by Chief Minister Sai mainly include Ekal Gram Nal-Jal Yojana in 11 villages under Jal Jeevan Mission, new primary health center building in 3 villages, Swami Atmanand Hindi Medium School new building/renovation work, and 2.4 kW capacity solar power plant installation work in 47 hostels-ashrams. Similarly, the major works of Bhoomi Pujan include 100 TPD solid waste management project for Municipal Corporation Korba, city bus depot-terminal complex under Pradhan Mantri e-bus service, SNCU hall in 100 bed hospital, training hall and other construction works, water conservation work in Ayodhyapuri pond and various works of District Mineral Institute Trust Fund and 15th Finance Commission.
Expressed condolences to the people who died in the plane crash
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai paid tribute to the dead in the incident of the plane crash going from Gujarat to London and expressed deep condolences to them.
