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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Subhadra embodies Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's ideals: Odisha CM
BHUBANESWAR: The state government's Subhadra Yojana is an embodiment of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's ideals of social justice and women's empowerment, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday. Addressing a state-level function to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Punyashloka Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar here, the chief minister said she was not just a great ruler but a social reformer and philanthropist. Her life and work are a source of inspiration for generations and she is a unique example of women's empowerment, good governance and social service which are reflected in the policies of the state government, he added. 'Ahilyabai has immortalised herself in Indian history with her justice, courage and unparalleled dedication to her people. Her life is a source of inspiration for us, guiding us on the path of good governance and social welfare. We too need to promote justice, education and equality in our society,' Majhi stressed. Describing Subhadra Yojana as a revolutionary scheme for the empowerment of women, the chief minister said the aim of the scheme is to help them become financially self-reliant and socially progressive. 'If we look at the current governance system, we see that many state governments have taken inspiration from Ahilyabai's ideals. Our government is giving importance to rural development, women's empowerment, education and health which is in line with Ahilyabai's vision,' he said. Speaker Surama Padhy, deputy CM Pravati Parida and several ministers attended the function.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP to celebrate 300th birth anniv of Ahilyabai on a grand scale
Varanasi: The BJP 's Varanasi unit is set to celebrate the 300th birth anniversary of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar on a grand scale from May 21 to 31. The nationwide program will feature a series of events honoring the queen's legacy. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled her statue at the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and praised her contributions to restoring temples, including Kashi Vishwanath and Somnath. To commemorate her birth tricentenary, the party has planned various events, including inter-college competitions for female students to promote women's empowerment . Seminars will discuss her life philosophy and cultural contributions, while aarti ceremonies will be held at ghats and temples she restored. An exhibition showcasing her life and legacy will also be displayed at the district office, said MLC and in-charge of city and district units, Arun Pathak, and city president Pradeep Agrahari. They said that assemblies, conferences for panchayat representatives, and women's empowerment conferences would be organised at the block level. The programmes will also be held at the universities and colleges through NGOs. They said that Rani Ahilyabai was not limited to Kashi, she also undertook restoration work at Kedarnath Dham, Rameshwaram, Somnath, Haridwar, Mahishmati, and many other pilgrimage sites across the country.
