Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the women's self-help group conference held at the Maa Mangala Devi campus in Lahar in Bhind district.

Addressing the gathering on Friday, CM Yadav praised the Chambal region's deep-rooted heritage and highlighted the bravery and dedication of its people.

Speaking at the gathering, Yadav said, 'In every house of ours, either we will find a soldier or a farmer. For thousands of years, this land of Chambal has been killing the enemies of India, this is the record.'

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yadav inspected the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state capital, Bhopal, and gave necessary guidelines to the officials concerned for better management.

PM Modi is proposed to arrive here to address 'Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan' to be held at Jamboree Ground in the city on May 31. The convention centered on women entrepreneurs, women employees, women self-help groups and Ladli Bahnaswill be held to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in the city, expecting around 2 lakhs women to participate in it from across the state.

Speaking to reporters, CM Yadav said, 'A new record will be created here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary year of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the central govt and the MP govt together have released a calendar of Ahilya Utsav throughout the year. Devi Ahilyabai contributed in various sectors but have the biggest contribution in women empowerment.'

'It is PM Modi's dream that women become lakhpati. On May 31, a big program dedicated to all women, including women entrepreneurs, working women and women self-help groups will be held in Bhopal in which around 2 lakh women will participate,' he added.

The state government is continuing public welfare work for the betterment of women, right from the street vendors to small scale industries to heavy industries. Efforts are also being made to convert big self-help groups of women into the industry, he added. (ANI)