Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said plans are underway to launch a dedicated YouTube platform featuring documentaries, theatre, and music series centred on Lord Shri Krishna. A state-of-the-art research library will also be established in Ujjain to preserve rare manuscripts and research papers. These initiatives will be taken forward as a comprehensive campaign through public participation and the convergence of various government schemes.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna continue to guide us even today. Lord Shri Krishna received his education at the Sandipani Gurukul in Ujjain and also travelled to various places across the state. All such places hold significance as pilgrimage centres for the general public and should be developed accordingly. He said that Lord Shri Krishna's teachings remain relevant in every sphere, whether in life management or the functioning of the economy. Thought sessions and seminars focusing on his expertise and teachings in agriculture, cow conservation and other traditional skills and disciplines should be organised at the state and national levels.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav issued these directions during a meeting of the Executive Committee of Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas held at the Mantralaya on Monday. Minister of State for Culture Shri Dharmendra Bhavsingh Lodhi participated in the meeting virtually. Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Barnwal, Additional Chief Secretaries Shri Neeraj Mandloi, Shri Shiv Shekhar Shukla and Shri Anupam Rajan, Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister Shri Shriram Tiwari and other officials were present.
Institutions Associated with Krishna Devotion to be Involved in Developing Sites Linked to Lord Shri Krishna
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that temples dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna should be conserved, developed and managed in a way that fosters an emotional connection among devotees while ensuring the availability of all essential amenities. He said that the use of land attached to temples should be considered for improving temple management. A comprehensive action plan should also be prepared to undertake agricultural and other commercial activities on such land. The Chief Minister said that a portion of the income generated by major temples could be utilised to improve the functioning of gaushalas in the region and enhance facilities in the surrounding Vrindavan villages. Initiatives should also be taken to involve institutions associated with Krishna devotion in the development of sites linked to Lord Shri Krishna.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav directed that activities for the restoration, conservation and management of water bodies located within temple premises should be undertaken under the Jal Ganga Abhiyan.
Progress of Development Projects Under Shri Krishna Pathey Yojana Reviewed
The meeting was informed that Bhoomi Poojan has been performed for the development and renovation of Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain. Directions have also been issued for the upkeep of over 3,200 temples across the state, construction of their entrance gates and conservation of water bodies associated with Shri Krishna Pathey.
The meeting reviewed the progress of development projects being undertaken under the Shri Krishna Pathey Yojana at Narayan Dham in Mahidpur, Shri Krishna Dham in Chhatarpur, Janapav in Mhow, Indore, Amjhera in Dhar, Maa Jageshwari Lok in Chanderi, Shri Krishna Radha Lok in Panna and the Jamgarh hills in Raisen district.
