MP to celebrate 70th Foundation Day as 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh'
Bhopal, Oct 29
Madhya Pradesh is set to mark its 70th Foundation Day with a grand three-day celebration titled ‘Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh’ from November 1 to 3, 2025, at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal.
The state government has declared November 1 as a public holiday to encourage widespread participation in the festivities, which will showcase the state’s cultural, economic, and social journey.
Led by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, this year’s theme—“Year of Industry and Employmentâ€â€”highlights Madhya Pradesh’s developmental strides and commitment to inclusive growth. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal will also participate as chief guests.
Addressing a press conference, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi said that the celebration is a collaborative effort reflecting the state’s heritage, progress, and public spirit. He announced that every district will host parallel events, ensuring grassroots participation from schools, colleges, and local artists.
The main ceremony will begin daily at 6:30 p.m., starting with a 2,000-drone show on November 1, illustrating the theme “From Heritage to Development.†This will be followed by “Vishwavand – The Musical Journey of Shri Krishna†performed by 500 artists, and a light music concert by Jubin Nautiyal, capped with a fireworks display.
On November 2, the Vishala Cultural Committee of Ujjain will stage the epic play ‘Samrat Vikramaditya’, followed by a performance by Hansraj Raghuvanshi. Due to public demand, the play will be repeated on November 3, concluding with a concert by Sneha Shankar.
The festival will also feature the “One District – One Product†crafts fair, “Swad†indigenous cuisine fair, and exhibitions on Developed Madhya Pradesh 2047, Temples of Devlok, and Development through Heritage.
Tribal and folk dances like Karma, Bhagoria, Badhai, and Gangaur will be performed on November 2 and 3 from 3 p.m. onwards. Cultural processions will be held on October 30 and 31, including a special parade.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While celebrations are good, I hope the "Year of Industry and Employment" theme translates into actual job creation. Too many educated youth are still struggling for employment in MP.
The cultural diversity showcased here is incredible! From tribal dances to classical performances - this truly represents India's unity in diversity. Can't wait to see the Bhagoria dance performance! ðŸŽ
Great to see events happening at district level too. Often such celebrations remain confined to capital cities. This ensures people across MP can participate in their own cities.
The "One District - One Product" fair and Swad food festival are brilliant ideas! This will help local artisans and promote our traditional cuisine. Heart of India indeed! â¤ï¸
Impressive scale of celebration! 2000 drones, 500 artists for Krishna performance - this shows MP's commitment to celebrating its heritage in a grand way. The fireworks should be spectacular!
Hope the government ensures proper arrangements for the expected crowds. Bhopal's infrastructure sometimes struggles with large events. Safety and convenience should be priority.
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