On the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, a big gift was given by the State Government for the birth-memorial of Babasaheb at Dr Ambedkar Nagar Mhow in Indore district. In the presence of Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the allotment letter of three and a half acres of land to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Janm Smarak Memorial Society. Chief Minister Chouhan expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving no-objection for this land by the Central Government. Chouhan said that this is a big gift. He said that on this auspicious occasion, Panch Teerths related to the life of Babasaheb have been included in the Mukhya Mantri Teerth-Darshan Yojana.

Youth should learn from the life of Babasaheb Ambedkar: Governor Patel Governor Mangubhai Patel said that he is feeling blessed to have come to the birthplace of Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. He said that Babasaheb created the biggest constitution of the world. He received better education despite adverse circumstances and many challenges. He has done great things to give the society the right to justice and equality. The youths should learn from his life and follow the path shown by him. As the first citizen of the State, he congratulated all the citizens who came for the birth anniversary celebrations. Panch Teerths linked with Mukhya Mantri Teerth-Darshan Yatra Yojana: CM Chouhan

Chief Minister Chouhan said that Babasaheb Ambedkar gave the Constitution to India. He is a legend, at his birth-place a grand memorial has been constructed by our government. For the convenience of the devotees coming here, a big gift of three and a half acres of land is being given today. He said that every possible help would be given for the development of the land allotted by the state government. Chouhan said that the Panch Teerths associated with the life of Babasaheb have been linked to the Mukhya Mantri Teerth-Darshan Yojana. He said that devotees will travel free of cost by train to 4 Panch Teerths of India namely Janmabhoomi Dr Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow), Chaitya-Bhoomi (Dadar) Mumbai, Dr Ambedkar National Memorial 26 Alipore Road Delhi and Deeksha-Bhoomi Nagpur. Along with this, a provision will be made to give grant to the pilgrims of the state going on pilgrimage to Dr Ambedkar Memorial, one of the Panch Teerths located in London. Chief Minister Chouhan said that the decision to organise Mahakumbh every year on Babasaheb’s birth anniversary was taken in the year 2007, which is continuing.

Governor Patel and Chief Minister Chouhan reached the birth-memorial and unveiled the grand and attractive statue of Tathagat Buddha newly built in the memorial premises after having a look at the pictures related to the life, personality and works of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Governor Patel and Chief Minister Chouhan also had meal with the members of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Janmabhoomi Janm Smarak Memorial Society. In the ceremony, the state government hosted all the devotees as guests. Adequate arrangements were made for drinking water, lodging and food etc. for the devotees. Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat, MP Kavita Patidar and Chhatar Singh Darbar, Chairman of Indore Development Authority Jaipal Singh Chavda and a large number of devotees were present.