Shujalpur, Madhya Pradesh – Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Saturday addressed the Mass Marriage Ceremony held in Shujalpur via video conferencing from the Chief Minister’s residence. The event, organized under the Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana, saw 200 daughters from underprivileged and needy families get married, including 162 traditional marriages and 38 Nikah ceremonies.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Yadav highlighted that the essence of Madhya Pradesh’s culture is rooted in social harmony and goodwill. He stated, “There is no greater virtuous act than the Kanya Grahan Sanskar, the sacred ceremony of a daughter’s marriage. Through the Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana, our government is helping families give their daughters a dignified marriage without financial strain. This initiative ensures that daughters receive proper support from birth through education, career, motherhood, and marriage.”
‘सामूहिक विवाह’ सामाजिक एकता का प्रतीक है…
आज शाजापुर जिले के शुजालपुर में मुख्यमंत्री कन्या विवाह/निकाह योजना अंतर्गत आयोजित 200 जोड़ों के सामूहिक विवाह समारोह में भोपाल निवास से वर्चुअली जुड़कर नवदंपतियों को आशीर्वाद व मंगलमय जीवन के लिए शुभकामनाएं दीं।
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CM Yadav Advocates Financial Prudence and Promotes Collective Weddings under Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana
CM Yadav also urged citizens to practice financial prudence, avoiding extravagant spending on weddings. “Conduct marriages in collective ceremonies like these under the Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana. The money saved can be used to secure a better future for children. I myself conducted my son’s wedding through a mass marriage,” he added.
As part of the scheme, each newlywed couple received ₹49,000 from the state government to support their household setup. CM Yadav described the event as a celebration of lifelong companionship and committed to expanding the reach of the program to benefit more families in the future.
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Higher Education, AYUSH, and Technical Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar, present at the ceremony, praised the program’s social impact, saying, “The Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana has set a benchmark in promoting social security and harmony. Collective weddings prevent wastage in marriage ceremonies and foster equality among all sections of society.”
The ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including District Panchayat Chairperson Hemraj Singh Sisodia, Shujalpur Janpad Panchayat Chairperson Sitabai Ramchandar Patodia, Vice-Chairperson Manjubai Govindsingh Mewada, and Municipal Chairperson Babita Parmar, along with numerous citizens and family members of the brides and grooms.
The Madhya Pradesh Kanya Vivah Yojana continues to empower women, strengthen social bonds, and provide a dignified start for daughters of needy families across the state.