Madhya Pradesh Day is a state holiday which is celebrated in 1 November on the occasion of formation of Madhya Pradesh.[1]
| Madhya Pradesh Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Citizens of Madhya Pradesh |
| Type | State holiday |
| Significance | Formation of Madhya Pradesh |
| Celebrations | Ladli Laxmi Yojana, Sports, Cuisine competitions, Drama, Painting competition and Folk dance |
| Date | 1 November |
| 2023 date | 1 November 2023 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1956 |
| Last time | 1 November 2022 |
History
editIt was started from 1 November 1956 when Central Provinces and Berar, Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal joined and formed Madhya Pradesh.[1][2][3] At the time of 1st Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day, Bhopal was chosen as capital of Madhya Pradesh.[4] In 2022, Madhya Pradesh celebrated 67th Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.[5] It celebrates this day with Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab and Haryana.[6][7] 2022 or 67th Madhya Pradesh Day was celebrated as Jan Utsav or festival.[8][9]
Programs and celebration
editIn Madhya Pradesh Day various programs and celebration are organized from 1 November to 7 November, including:[10]
- Ladli Laxmi Yojana
- Sports
- Cuisine competitions
- Drama
- Painting competition
- Folk dance
References
edit- ^ a b "Madhya Pradesh celebrating its Foundation Day today". All India Radio. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh Sthapna Diwas 2019: Significance and History Behind MP Foundation Day". News18 India. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "MP 67th Foundation Day: मध्य प्रदेश के स्थापना में क्यों लगे थे 34 महीने? जानिये विलय और निर्माण की पूरी कहानी". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "ऐसे बना था देश का दिल, जानें पंडित जवाहर लाल नेहरू ने क्यों दिया मध्यप्रदेश नाम". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh celebrates its 67th foundation day today; CM Chouhan extends greetings to all citizens". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "MP 65th foundation day: Facts about 'The heart of India', its history and significance". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh 65th Foundation Day: More about the 'Heart of India'". India Today. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "MP's 67th foundation day will be celebrated as Jan-Utsav: CM". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Foundation Day programmes will be celebrated as festival". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day program will run till November 7". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 2022-12-07.