PM Modi in poll-bound MP today, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones of projects worth ₹12,600 crore
₹12,600 crore. To be built at a cost of about ₹100 crore in Jabalpur, the ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan’ will be spread over nearly 21 acres.
It will showcase an impressive 52-foot-tall bronze statue of the Gond queen, an official said. The memorial will have a museum highlighting the history of the Gondwana region including the valour and courage of Rani Durgavati, the official said.
Besides, it will also highlight the cuisine, art, culture and way of living of the Gond people and other tribal communities. Also read: PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat boosts awareness and adoption of government schemes: Report Rani Durgavati was the ruling queen of Gondwana in the mid-16th century.
She is remembered as a brave, fearless and courageous warrior who fought for freedom against the Mughals, the official said. Also read: PM Modi lays foundation stone of projects worth around ₹8,000 crores in poll-bound Telangana This will be Modi’s ninth visit to the state in the last seven months.
He addressed a function in Gwalior on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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