Bhopal, March 4 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will celebrate his 67th birthday on Thursday as "Prem-seva Sankalp Divas," during which he will launch coaching classes and mobile hospitals in various parts of the state.
Chouhan is popular among his supporters as "Mama," or maternal uncle, and the coaching classes and hospitals to be launched on his birthday will bear this name.
The former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will take five pledges centered on environment, service, assistance, education, and talent promotion, according to a statement issued by his office.
Chouhan, who achieved the distinction of being the longest-serving BJP chief minister in March 2022, urged supporters not to bring garlands, bouquets, shawls, or gifts on the occasion.
He appealed to well-wishers to plant a sapling and upload photographs through a QR code on a portal to become "Shiv Vriksh Mitra."
Chouhan said that in memory of his parents, he has decided to institute the "Prem-Sundar Pratibha Samman" award. In all eight assembly segments of the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency, the top students in Class 10 and 12 will receive cash prizes of Rs 51,000, Rs 31,000, and Rs 21,000, respectively.
The top three rank holders in the parliamentary constituency will receive special awards.
Chouhan will also launch "Mama Chalit Aspatal" in all eight assembly segments to strengthen rural healthcare services. The vehicles will carry modern diagnostic facilities and qualified doctors who will provide free treatment and consultation in villages and hamlets.
The initiative will operate through MP Local Area Development funds and public contributions.
On the occasion, "Mama Coaching Classes" will be launched in Vidisha town, Raisen, and Bhairunda. The centers will offer free preparation for competitive examinations, such as banking, SSC, MPPSC, DRDO, and Forest Service.
Chouhan also launched a campaign to support persons with disabilities by distributing motorized tricycles to identified beneficiaries to improve their mobility and independence, the statement read.