Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that programmes to be held on the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh from November 1 to 7 should be organized as ‘Madhya Pradesh Utsav’. The seven day long activities and celebration should be in the form of Jan Utsav with joy and maximum public participation.

Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing a meeting related to the programmes of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day at his residence office. Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of the concerned departments were present.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh anthem should be played with respect in all government and private educational institutions of the state on the foundation day of November 1. It was informed that famous singer Charanjit Singh Sondhi will present Madhya Pradesh anthem in the state level programme to be held in Bhopal on November 1. A concerted dance drama will be presented on Shiva Mahatmya.

Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio will give a band performance. The 67th foundation day of the state, will be based on the theme of Shri Mahakal Mahalok. All government buildings will be illuminated.

It was informed that on November 2, the families of 43 lakh Ladlis will join the Ladli Laxmi Sammelan.

On November 3, activities focused on cleanliness will include cleaning of historical places and statues of great men and lighting of 67 lamps at prominent places.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that those who made remarkable contribution in cleanliness should also be honored. Sports competitions will be held in the state from November 3 to 6. Competitions of Kabaddi, Wrestling, Kho-Kho, Rassa-Kasi, Volleyball and Football will be held at the Gram Panchayat and Block level. Chief Minister Chouhan has directed to do activities for children, youth, women and senior citizens as well.

It was told that on November 4, programmes will be organized on employment day and ‘One District - One Product’. On November 5, activities focussed on the pride of Madhya Pradesh will be held. In this, theatrical performances on Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad and competitions on patriotic songs will be held in all educational institutions.

In this sequence, on November 6, there will be activities related to wildlife protection, energy-conservation and literacy and environment-protection. In this painting competition, race and quiz will also be organized for school children. Chief Minister Chouhan directed to undertake activities on protection of wildlife and forests. Prizes for the week-long competitions will be distributed on November 7.