Tribal museum to come up in Pachmarhi
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Similarly, the Government College in Pachmarhi will be renamed Raja Bhabhut Singh Government College. He also announced the establishment of a tribal museum in Pachmarhi and the construction of a waiting area and tin shed at the sacred site of the Korku community.
Yadav said a logistics park would be developed in Narmadapuram, which will bring a new wave of development to the region. He further remarked that Pachmarhi was renowned across India and the world for its unparalleled natural beauty and that the region also holds great historical significance.
"The govt is removing developmental hurdles to transform Pachmarhi into one of the most popular tourist destinations. The state govt has opened the doors to Pachmarhi's growth.
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The chief minister said that to honour the valour and sacrifice of Raja Bhabhut Singh, a symbol of courage and patriotism, the state govt held a cabinet meeting in Pachmarhi, thereby bringing his legacy before society at large. Raja Bhabhut Singh was a towering personality who bravely fought the British with valour and set a stellar example of patriotism.
He will remain immortal in the collective memory and culture of Madhya Pradesh.
Yadav said that today is a moment of pride for the descendants of Raja Bhabhut Singh.
Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various tourism development projects worth over Rs 33 crore. He announced that Pachmarhi Garden will now be known as 'Raja Bhabhut Singh Udyan'.
Similarly, the Government College in Pachmarhi will be renamed Raja Bhabhut Singh Government College.
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He also announced the establishment of a tribal museum in Pachmarhi and the construction of a waiting area and tin shed at the sacred site of the Korku community.
Yadav said a logistics park would be developed in Narmadapuram, which will bring a new wave of development to the region. He further remarked that Pachmarhi was renowned across India and the world for its unparalleled natural beauty and that the region also holds great historical significance.
"The govt is removing developmental hurdles to transform Pachmarhi into one of the most popular tourist destinations. The state govt has opened the doors to Pachmarhi's growth.
"
The chief minister said that to honour the valour and sacrifice of Raja Bhabhut Singh, a symbol of courage and patriotism, the state govt held a cabinet meeting in Pachmarhi, thereby bringing his legacy before society at large. Raja Bhabhut Singh was a towering personality who bravely fought the British with valour and set a stellar example of patriotism. He will remain immortal in the collective memory and culture of Madhya Pradesh.
Yadav said that today is a moment of pride for the descendants of Raja Bhabhut Singh.
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