On his 75th birthday, PM Modi visited Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh to kickstart a series of development initiatives.
The prime minister formally launched the Swasth Nari–Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah Campaign, both designed to address critical gaps in maternal and child health. The two programmes are expected to strengthen access to nutrition and healthcare services, particularly for women in rural and semi-urban areas.
"It’s Vishwakarma Jayanti today. I bow down to him. The land of Dhar has always been the land of hard work and inspiration," the prime minister said while addressing the audience at the event.
"The nation gives utmost priority to the security of Mother India. Pakistani terrorists removed the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters. We did Operation Sindoor and destroyed terror camps," PM Modi said. "Our brave armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees within the blink of an eye. Just yesterday, the nation and the world witnessed another Pakistani terrorist tearfully narrate his ordeal. This is a new India. It fears no one's nuclear threats," he added, lauding India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorists.
Alongside these launches, PM Modi also directly transfered financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) to the bank accounts of eligible women across the country. Nearly 10 lakh women are expected to gain from this move, which aims to reduce delays and ensure greater transparency in delivering support for maternal care.
During his visit, the BJP leader further inaugurated the Aadi Seva Parv, an initiative intended to expand services in health, education, nutrition, livelihood, and water conservation for tribal communities.
Another major announcement of the day was the laying of the foundation stone for India’s first PM MITRA Park in Dhar's Bhainsola village.
The park is part of the prime minister's 5F Vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—which seeks to integrate India’s textile value chain.
"I congratulate the entirety of India for these development works, especially Madhya Pradesh," the prime minister said during his speech.
Spread over 2,150 acres, the park will be developed as a modern industrial township with advanced facilities such as a Common Effluent Treatment Plant, solar power systems, and upgraded road networks. By strengthening value-addition in cotton and textile production, the project is expected to directly benefit farmers while spurring industrial growth.
Textile companies have already pledged investments worth Rs 23,140 crore, signalling strong industry interest. The government estimates that the park will create nearly 3 lakh jobs and significantly boost India’s textile exports in the coming years.
The prime minister formally launched the Swasth Nari–Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah Campaign, both designed to address critical gaps in maternal and child health. The two programmes are expected to strengthen access to nutrition and healthcare services, particularly for women in rural and semi-urban areas.
"It’s Vishwakarma Jayanti today. I bow down to him. The land of Dhar has always been the land of hard work and inspiration," the prime minister said while addressing the audience at the event.
"The nation gives utmost priority to the security of Mother India. Pakistani terrorists removed the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters. We did Operation Sindoor and destroyed terror camps," PM Modi said. "Our brave armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees within the blink of an eye. Just yesterday, the nation and the world witnessed another Pakistani terrorist tearfully narrate his ordeal. This is a new India. It fears no one's nuclear threats," he added, lauding India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorists.
Alongside these launches, PM Modi also directly transfered financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) to the bank accounts of eligible women across the country. Nearly 10 lakh women are expected to gain from this move, which aims to reduce delays and ensure greater transparency in delivering support for maternal care.
During his visit, the BJP leader further inaugurated the Aadi Seva Parv, an initiative intended to expand services in health, education, nutrition, livelihood, and water conservation for tribal communities.
VIDEO | Dhar, Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi (@narendramodi) inaugurates the PM MITRA Park, launches ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and several other initiatives.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2025
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/WWVOkWaViZ
Another major announcement of the day was the laying of the foundation stone for India’s first PM MITRA Park in Dhar's Bhainsola village.
The park is part of the prime minister's 5F Vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—which seeks to integrate India’s textile value chain.
"I congratulate the entirety of India for these development works, especially Madhya Pradesh," the prime minister said during his speech.
Spread over 2,150 acres, the park will be developed as a modern industrial township with advanced facilities such as a Common Effluent Treatment Plant, solar power systems, and upgraded road networks. By strengthening value-addition in cotton and textile production, the project is expected to directly benefit farmers while spurring industrial growth.
Textile companies have already pledged investments worth Rs 23,140 crore, signalling strong industry interest. The government estimates that the park will create nearly 3 lakh jobs and significantly boost India’s textile exports in the coming years.
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