Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel at Lok Bhavan on Saturday morning and briefed him on key state initiatives, including ‘Krishak Kalian Varsh 2026, Youth Year 2027, tribal development and efforts to promote investment and innovation. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed the Governor that the state government is observing 2026 as Kisan Kalyan Varsh (Farmer Welfare Year). He briefed him on efforts to increase farmers’ income and ensure their overall welfare, the organisation of the Balram Krishi Mahotsav, and the progress made so far under the initiative. The Chief Minister said the state government would observe 2027 as Yuva Varsh (Youth Year). During the year, the government will focus on creating new employment opportunities, developing skills and promoting startups, with concrete efforts to help young people progress from entrepreneurship to establishing industries.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also briefed the Governor on the Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day celebrations scheduled for November 1. He said the state government had decided to mark the occasion by highlighting farmer-friendly schemes and initiatives. The Chief Minister discussed the programmes planned for November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the freedom fighter and eminent tribal leader, observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day). He said Madhya Pradesh, which has the country’s largest tribal population, would organise programmes on a large scale to commemorate the occasion. He also apprised the Governor of the government’s policies and initiatives for tribal development.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav further briefed the Governor on efforts to attract investment and promote innovation across various sectors in the state. Governor Shri Patel appreciated the Chief Minister’s efforts towards public welfare and the state’s industrial development and offered his guidance.