CHIEF Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred an amount of Rs 57.18 crore to the accounts of 19 lakh female students under Sanitation and Hygiene Scheme as a part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, on Sunday. Operated under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan of the Department of School Education (DSE), the scheme provided funds for sanitary napkins to girls from classes 7 to 12 this year. An amount of Rs 300 per student was transferred directly into their bank accounts for the year.

 

While addressing the programme in this regard, ‘Samvad’ and ‘Samman’ organised by Higher Education and School Education Department for girl students, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that Indian women have set examples of bravery and valour since the beginning. History of India is full of sagas of brave women. Chief Minister Dr Yadav said that if we take India’s history of last 500 years into account, it has been full of sagas of pride and bravery of women. He said that this is 500th year of Queen Durgavati’s anniversary. Our young generation should be aware of the valorous queen. Daughter of the soil of Madhya Pradesh Queen Durgavati fought 51 battles during her reign. She is accredited with defeating Akbar’s Army thrice. Giving information about the system of administration of Devi Ahilya Bai, he said that during her tenure, Ahilya Bai built huge temples in major religious destinations of the country, including Somnath, Ujjain and Banaras. Her true devotion to her religion is remembered with full respect. On the talent of daughters of the State, Dr Yadav said that our daughters have performed best in every field. Talented daughters have brought glory to Madhya Pradesh in the country and the world.

 

The State Government will leave no stone unturned for welfare of women and daughters of the State. Chief Minister Dr Yadav urged the girl students to take inspiration from the great women personalities of the country. He urged them to adopt their ideals in life. Referring to Indian culture, he said that our culture is recognised as the best culture in the world. Commissioner of Public Instruction, Shilpa Gupta, Commissioner of Higher Education, Nishant Warvade, Director of State Education Center, Harjinder Singh, senior officers and school and college students were also present.