Govt committed to realising PM's ‘Vocal for Local' vision
Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav on Thursday said the state govt is fully committed to realising the vision of 'Vocal for Local' given by PM Narendra Modi.
"This concept plays a significant role in preserving India's traditional handicrafts, folk arts, and cultural heritage.
Furthermore, it empowers artisans by promoting self-reliance and independence through recognition of local products," he said.
Yadav was speaking at the inaugural event of a handicrafts exhibition at Bhopal Haat. Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel was also present on the occasion.
The CM highlighted that Raja Bhoj gave Bhopal and the entire region a distinct identity. He noted that the nation was celebrating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, who is a shining example of women's empowerment and self-reliance.
He emphasised the govt's commitment to expanding industrial activities from large-scale industries to cottage industries. "Employment-generating industries are being given special encouragement in the state."
He added that handicrafts can serve as an effective alternative to plastic, and support for such products was needed not just from govts and institutions, but also at the individual level.
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