Madhya Pradesh Day

Madhya Pradesh Day
Observed byCitizens of Madhya Pradesh
TypeState holiday
SignificanceFormation of Madhya Pradesh
CelebrationsLadli Laxmi Yojana, Sports, Cuisine competitions, Drama, Painting competition and Folk dance
Date1 November
2023 date1 November 2023
FrequencyAnnual
First time1956; 67 years ago (1956)
Last time1 November 2022

Madhya Pradesh Day is a state holiday which is celebrated in 1 November on the occasion of formation of Madhya Pradesh.[1]

History

It 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

In 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

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