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MP CM Mohan Yadav Inaugurates 'Mahakal Van Mela' in Ujjain Today

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the five-day 'Mahakal Van Mela' in Ujjain on February 11. The event aims to promote the conservation, processing, and marketing of non-timber forest produce collected by forest dwellers. It features exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, cultural programs, and free Ayurvedic consultations. The fair also includes special attractions and facilities like a kids' zone and transport services for visitors.

Key Points: MP CM Inaugurates Mahakal Van Mela in Ujjain

  • Promotes non-timber forest produce
  • Supports forest dwellers & tribal communities
  • Features buyer-seller meets & cultural programs
  • Includes amenities for all visitors
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MP CM to inaugurate five-day 'Mahakal Van Mela' in Ujjain today

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates the 5-day Mahakal Van Mela in Ujjain, promoting forest produce and tribal welfare.

"prosperous forests, happy people - Event Theme"

New Delhi, Feb 11

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the five-day-long Forest Department's exhibition titled 'Mahakal Van Mela' in Madhya Pradesh's religious city Ujjain on Wednesday.

The mega event is being organised at Dussehra ground located in Sethi Nagar in the city. On this occasion, the Chief Minister will also release the 'Mahakal Smriti Gift' produced by the MFP Park (Minor Forest Produce Processing & Research Centre).

Mohan Yadav will also launch a new initiative of the Forest Department titled 'Mahakal Van Prasadam,' the Chief Minister's office said in a statement on Tuesday.

The 'Mahakal Van Mela' will be based on the theme 'prosperous forests, happy people' and will be held from February 11 to February 16. This is the first time that a Van Mela is being organised in the holy city of Ujjain, the government said.

"The Van Mela is being organised to promote the display, conservation, enhancement, processing, and marketing of non-timber forest produce collected by forest dwellers across the state," it said.

Collectors of non-timber forest produce, Van Dhan Kendras, Primary Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Societies, traders, and representatives of herbal and Ayurvedic industries will participate in the event and display and sell their products.

Facilities such as a kids' zone, wheelchairs, golf carts, seating areas, water points, and selfie points will also be available for visitors. The fair will feature buyer-seller meets, free medical consultations by Ayurvedic doctors and traditional healers, informative cultural programs, and the availability of traditional food items.

Special attractions at the event will include a giant sculpture of the cheetah family and dinosaurs, wheelchair and golf cart facilities for senior citizens, separate seating arrangements for patients receiving treatment at the OPD, free bus service from the Mahakal temple to the fair venue, and an attractive and fun kids' zone for children.

During the event, the Chief Minister will also present certificates of appreciation to the Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) and the Managing Director, District Union South Panna, as well as to the Forest Guard, District Union South Panna.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on forest dwellers and their produce. MP has rich forest resources. But I hope this is not just a photo-op event. The real test is whether the marketing linkages created here will sustain and actually increase the income of collectors throughout the year.
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Priya S
Organising it in Ujjain is smart. The footfall from Mahakal temple visitors will be huge. Free bus service from temple to venue is a thoughtful touch. Looking forward to trying the traditional food items and maybe some herbal products. 😊
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Vikram M
Cheetah family and dinosaur sculptures? Seems a bit out of place for a 'Van Mela'. Should focus more on indigenous flora and fauna. That said, the kids' zone and facilities for seniors are very good. Hope the Ayurvedic consultations are genuine and not just for show.
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Sarah B
As someone interested in sustainable products, this sounds fantastic. Connecting traditional healers, Ayurvedic doctors, and forest produce collectors under one roof can spark real innovation. The buyer-seller meets could be a game-changer for small-scale producers.
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Karthik V
'Prosperous forests, happy people' is the right theme. Our forests are not just for timber. Products like honey, herbs, lac, and tendu leaves are the real wealth. Hope this mela educates urban visitors about this and creates a market for these sustainable goods.

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