Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually participated in the mass marriage ceremony of Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana at village Gudbhela in Sehore district. While blessing 415 couples, he wished that the couples tying the sacred bond of marriage may lead a happy, joyful and blissful life and increase the honour and prestige of both the clans and families.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that the marriage of a daughter should not be a burden on any family in the Society, therefore, in the year 2006, the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah-Nikah Yojana was launched. Various schemes are run by the to provide opportunities for progress to the daughters.
In Ladli Laxmi Yojana, along with all possible help for studies, encouragement and cooperation is being extended to the daughters at every step. Giving reservation to Women in Panchayat and urban bodies Elections and rebate in stamp duty in registration of immovable property is an important step towards women Empowerment. Ladli Bahna Yojana will boost the self-esteem and self-reliance of women. The state government will leave no stone unturned for the welfare of mothers, sisters and daughters.