Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav News24 –
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh is one of the youngest states in India, enriched with the energy and enthusiasm of its youth. The government has declared 2025 a pivotal year for investment, employment, and skill development for the youth. This year, over 11,000 young individuals have already received appointment letters, and recruitment for nearly 100,000 posts is progressing rapidly through the Staff Selection Commission and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. The state aims to reach a total of 2.5 lakh recruitments soon.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed the 29th State-Level Youth Festival at Ravindra Bhawan, inaugurating the two-day event with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Youth from all divisions of the state showcased science fair exhibits. The festival will conclude on November 18.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav awarded financial incentives to notable young achievers: dance guru Padmashri Ramlal Bareth received ₹51,000; shooting player Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar received ₹2 lakhs; and athlete Ms. Ranjana Yadav received ₹1 lakh. He also flagged off three buses under the “Maa Tujhe Pranam” scheme, carrying 144 young women for a tour of India’s western international borders.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav highlighted that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the youth power is setting new benchmarks and contributing significantly to India’s growth. Madhya Pradesh’s daughters, including the historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner and state athlete Ms. Kranti Gaud, have brought laurels to the state. The Sports and Youth Welfare Department is making rapid progress, with young athletes achieving success in athletics and other sports across various competitions. The government is committed to ensuring the welfare of youth from all sections of society.
India’s Youth Leaping Ahead In All Fields
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav quoted PM Shri Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ as the guiding principle to build a developed India by 2047. India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is steadily advancing toward the third position. Madhya Pradesh remains committed to providing its youth with better education, enhanced employment opportunities, and pathways to self-reliance. The government has disbursed loans worth ₹5,000 crores to 7 lakh youth for self-employment.
Through the Chief Minister’s Learn-Earn scheme, over 20,000 youth have received stipends totaling ₹41 crores. More than 61,000 youth have secured employment in the private sector through job fairs. Madhya Pradesh is also emerging as a ‘Sports Power’, with its athletes bringing laurels at international events.
Appeal To Youth: Pledge To Make India A World Leader
Sports and Youth Welfare, Cooperation Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang spoke about the historic role of youth in societal change, invoking legends like Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh. Youth are encouraged to participate in sports and yoga for physical fitness, contributing significantly to building prosperous Madhya Pradesh and India by 2047. Youth were urged to pledge towards making India a global leader under PM Modi’s guidance.
Cultural Vibrancy At The Youth Festival
The opening ceremony featured mesmerising folk performances from Bundelkhand depicting Lord Krishna’s various leelas, besides a jugalbandi between youth tabla player Samarth Sharma and sitar, captivating the audience. Over 300 athletes from all 10 divisions of the state are participating in the youth sports festival.
The event saw participation from MLA Bhagwandas Sabnani, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, Municipal Corporation Chairman Kishan Suryavanshi, District President Ravindra Yati, Principal Secretary of Sports Manish Singh, Sports Director Rakesh Gupta, and numerous youth and artists from all divisions of Madhya Pradesh.
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