"Makar Sankranti fest to be centered on women empowerment," says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 10 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a meeting with senior officials to review preparations for Makar Sankranti festival on Friday and gave necessary guidelines on the occasion.
During this, CM Yadav also reviewed the preparation for the Jan Kalyan Abhiyan, paddy procurement, and Yuva Divas programme.
While reviewing the preparations for the Makar Sankranti festival, the Chief Minister said, "Makar Sankranti festival celebrations should focus on women empowerment. During the celebrations, instalment of monthly-aid of Ladli Behna Yojana will also be transferred to the beneficiaries. The festival will also include the distribution of sesame, jaggery, bracelets, and Suhaag materials to women at the district-level main event."
According to an official release, the main function would be held at one location in each district across the state. On January 12, CM Yadav will transfer the January installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana funds to the accounts of eligible women with a single click at Kalapipal in Shajapur. The event will feature cultural programmes and sports competitions aimed at promoting women empowerment throughout the state.
Additionally, Jankalyan camps will be organized between January 12 and January 14, where various Makar Sankranti-related programmes will take place.
Besides, during a review of paddy procurement, CM Yadav instructed that, given the changing weather conditions, the procured paddy should be transported immediately to ensure its safe delivery to the godowns. He emphasized resolving any pending payment issues for farmers as a priority.
Talking about Jan Kalyan Abhiyan, CM Yadav added that the Jan Kalyan Abhiyan serves its purpose only when it can immediately address and resolve the difficulties of the general public. He instructed collectors to personally monitor the progress and ensure that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of benefits of the government scheme.
CM Yadav also directed that all activities under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Abhiyan be registered on the designated portal for accurate tracking and assessment.
During reviewing the preparations for Youth Day, the Chief Minister directed the collectors to coordinate with the public representatives and give grandeur to the program organized on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. On Youth Day, on January 12, students of all schools of the state will participate in collective Surya Namaskar along with Pranayam. Educational and cultural programs centered on Swami Vivekananda will be organized in the educational institutions of the state to make the youth aware of his personality. CM Yadav instructed all the collectors to monitor the program. (ANI)