Mohan Yadav at Gayatri Dham: Students Inspired for Future

Badwani, October 26: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took part in the Sharad Utsav at Gayatri Dham Jamli in Kalalda, Badwani district. The festival, held on Sharad Purnima, drew a large gathering of Gayatri Parivar members from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and other regions.

Talking to Young Minds

The Chief Minister held an interactive session with students on 'Foundation of a Developed India.' He urged them to contribute to education, sports, arts, values and nation-building.

Incentives for Participants

He announced that every student who participated in the dialogue would receive an incentive of Rs 10,000 from the Chief Minister's Discretionary Grant. He commended Rohit Bamnia, who was selected in NEET-2026, and said he should use his medical training to serve society and the country.

The Chief Minister also explained that eligible students pursuing higher education would receive fee support in government and private colleges.

Honouring Young Champions

Mohan Yadav appreciated Aradhana Tarole, who won first place in classical vocal solo at the National Art Festival. He congratulated Sakshi Bhagle, the winner of the National School High Jump Competition, and encouraged her to represent India at the Olympics and the Asian Games.

He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, sports were being encouraged across the country. Madhya Pradesh athletes, he noted, had won 11 medals, including five gold.

Modern Facilities and Healthy Habits

During the interaction, he described facilities in government schools such as smart classes, ICT labs and free JEE and NEET preparation. He stressed time management, regular yoga, pranayama and swadhyay.

A Malkhamb Display

The Chief Minister watched a Malkhamb demonstration by students of the Ekalavya Gurukul, whose physical strength and acrobatic skills impressed the audience. He later inspected the gaushala.

Campaign Against Drugs

Mohan Yadav praised the campaign against intoxicants in tribal areas. He noted the nationwide drive against drugs launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said addiction affects entire families, so every individual should resolve to stay away from it. He added that the state government had implemented liquor prohibition in 19 religious cities.

Strong Response to Kharge

The Chief Minister objected to remarks made by Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress national president, about Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna. He demanded an immediate apology and said the nation would not accept derogatory comments on the Prime Minister's late father driven by personal enmity.