PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 12,600 cr in MP
Rani Durgavati, worth Rs 12,600 crore in BJP-governed Madhya Pradesh, where assembly polls are likely to be held next month.
At an estimated expenditure of approximately Rs 100 crore, the 'Veerangana Rani Durgavati Memorial and Park' will be constructed in Jabalpur, covering an expansive area of nearly 21 acres. According to an official statement, a magnificent bronze statue of the Gond queen, standing at an impressive height of 52 feet, will be a prominent feature of the park.
The memorial is set to include a museum that will focus on the historical aspects of the Gondwana region, showcasing the bravery and fortitude of Rani Durgavati, as stated by the official.
Additionally, it will shed light on the food, art, culture, and lifestyle of not only the Gond community but also other tribal groups.
Rani Durgavati was the reigning queen of Gondwana during the middle of the 16th century. She is celebrated for her remarkable bravery, fearlessness, and valor in battling against the Mughals to secure freedom, said the official
This marks Prime Minister Modi's ninth trip to the state in the past seven months, with his previous engagement being a speech in Gwalior on Gandhi Jayanti.
As part of the government's prominent initiative 'Housing for All,' Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a 'Light House Project' in Indore.
Built at a cost of about Rs 128 crore under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — Urban', the project will help more than 1,000 beneficiary families.
