Madhya Pradesh

• 07 Oct 2024

MP Cabinet Honors Tribal Queen

Why in News?  

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet held a meeting in Singrampur, Damoh district, on 5th October, 2024, to honor the 500th birth anniversary of 16th-century tribal queen Rani Durgavati.

Key Points  

• Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana: 
  • The Cabinet approved additional financial assistance of up to Rs. 3,900 per hectare for millet farmers under the Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana. 
  • This is in addition to the minimum purchase price, with the State already providing Rs. 1,000 per quintal through direct benefit transfer (DBT). 
• Rani Durgavati Memorial and Garden: 
  • A committee was approved to develop a Rani Durgavati Memorial and Garden in Jabalpur at a cost of Rs.100 crore. 
  • The project will develop a 24-acre area on Madan Mahal hill and involve several state ministers from Panchayat, Public Works, Tribal Affairs, and Culture & Tourism. 
• Madhya Pradesh Jain Welfare Board: 
  • The Cabinet approved the formation of the Madhya Pradesh Jain Welfare Board for the social, educational, and economic empowerment of the Jain community. 
  • The Board will alternate leadership every two years between members of the Shwetambar and Digambar sects. 
• Short-Term Crop Loans for Farmers: 
  • The government decided to continue providing short-term crop loans at 0% interest through cooperative banks for the year 2024-25.

Rani Durgavati 

• Rani Durgavati, born in 1524 in Mahoba's Chandela dynasty (present-day Uttar Pradesh, near the border with Madhya Pradesh), was a symbol of India's self-determination. 
  • Chandelas were known for building the famous Khajuraho temples in the 11th century. 
• She married Dalpat Shah, the son of Gond King Sangram Shah, and ruled the kingdom of Garha-Katanga after the death of her husband in 1550 with great vigor and courage. 
  • The Kingdom of Garha-Katanga included the regions of Narmada Valley and parts of Northern Madhya Pradesh. 
  • Gond tribe is a prominent tribe in central India known for their rich cultural heritage and resilience.
• As per the government’s documentation, the queen and her generals managed the affairs of the kingdom for 16 years.

Kishore Kumar Samman

Why in News?  

• Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government announced that filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will be honored with the prestigious Kishore Kumar Samman 2023.

Key Points

• Notable Films: 
  • Hirani is known for directing iconic films such as 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, Munna Bhai MBBS, Dunki etc.  
  • The award ceremony will take place on 13th October, 2023, in Khandwa, Kishore Kumar's hometown. 
  • It coincides with the death anniversary of the legendary singer. 
• Significance of the Award: 
  • This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hirani's directorial debut with Munna Bhai MBBS, a film that transformed Bollywood storytelling. 
  • The Kishore Kumar Samman has previously honored notable personalities in Indian cinema, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha.

Kishore Kumar Samman 

• The Kishore Kumar Samman is an award given by the Madhya Pradesh government to recognize contributions to Hindi cinema.  
  • The award is given in the following fields: Acting, Screenplay, Songwriting, and Direction. 
• The award includes a prize of Rs 5 lakh, a plaque, and a shawl-shriphal. The award is given in memory of the famous playback singer and versatile artist, Kishore Kumar.  
• Kishore Kumar was a playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist, film producer, film director, screenwriter, and composer. He was a skilled imitator, interpreter, and innovator. He used colorful timbral effects, electric organs, and other atypical instruments in his accompaniments.