Overview

• The Madhya Pradesh Government will hold its May 20 cabinet meeting at the historic Rajwada Palace in Indore, marking the first time the venue has hosted a state cabinet session since independence.
• The event commemorates the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, a revered ruler known for her progressive governance and public welfare initiatives.
• Preparations include the establishment of a temporary secretariat at Rajwada, deployment of special police forces, and Rs 20 lakh allocated by the Indore Municipal Corporation for garden beautification.
• The session will begin with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and other ministers garlanding Ahilyabai’s statue, followed by an exhibition on her life and legacy.
• Discussions during the meeting will focus on governance priorities, public welfare, and development schemes, blending heritage with modern administrative goals.