Dr Yadav Issues instructions for grand Vikramotsav-2024 in Ujjain
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav issued necessary instructions to concerned officials related to preparations for organizing Vikramotsav-2024 to be held from March 8 to April 9 in Ujjain. Citizens of nearby districts including Ujjain will also participate in the grand Vikramotsav, which will be organized in the period from Mahashivratri to Varsha Pratipada. Many activities will also be organized in the fair for the purpose of knowledge and entertainment in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Affairs. Dr. Yadav said that the public, especially students, should be made aware of Samrat Vikramaditya’s love for justice, his charitability, bravery and knowledge of astronomy.
Dr. Yadav issued instructions to the concerned officials in Mantralaya, in connection with organizing Vikramotsav in a grand and systematic manner. In the coming months, a trade fair will also be organized in Ujjain, for sale of products in various sectors. Various cultural events will be held in the trade fair. School Education and Transport Minister Shri Rao Uday Pratap Singh, Chief Secretary Smt. Veera Rana and concerned senior officials were present in the meeting.
Dr. Yadav was apprised with the outline of the proposed programmes to be held during Vikramotsav. Principal Secretary Culture Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla and Director Maharaj Vikramaditya Research Institute Shri Ram Tiwari gave information about the schedule of Vikramotsav.
Dr. Yadav directed to organize activities on the various aspects of Samrat Vikramaditya’s life. He directed that a tour and Samvad programme should be organized by Vedhshala students of Dongla in Ujjain district. Students should be sent on an educational tour during June and July vacations and visit the Science city. Subject experts should be involved in conducting academic and non-academic activities.
Proposed activities for Vikramotsav-2024
In the meeting the programme schedule for Vikramotsav-2024 was discussed which included exhibition, Arsh Bharat, Punarnava Ujjaini, Vikram era currency and seal besides singing, Chaurasi Mahadev exhibition, Handicraft Fair, Laser show, Drone show, International Historical Conference, Shri Krishna Leelamrit, folk dances of different regions, Bansuri vadan, devotional songs, Dandiya Raas, Kathakali, Yakshagana, Prabhu Shringar competition in temples and sculpture workshop.
Apart from this, a National Science Conference will also be held at Kalidas Academy Ujjain in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Department of Science and Technology and Higher Education Department. Representatives from major government and private universities of the country will participate in the conference.
