Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav extended Dhanteras greetings to the people of the state on Friday, November 6, and prayed for their good health, happiness and prosperity.
On the occasion of Dhanteras and the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the founder of Ayurveda, the Chief Minister performed religious rituals at the BJP headquarters in Bhopal.
State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal and several senior party leaders and office-bearers were present during the पूजा and celebrations.
Good Health Is the Greatest Wealth: CM
Addressing the occasion, Dr. Yadav said the five-day Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras, which is traditionally dedicated to the worship of Lord Dhanvantari. He emphasised that good health is the greatest form of wealth and that a healthy body is the foundation of a happy life.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the promotion of traditional healthcare systems under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He said Ayurveda and homeopathy were being encouraged alongside allopathic medicine, giving India's traditional medical practices greater recognition.
He added that the state government's AYUSH Department was playing an important role in promoting and preserving the country's ancient healthcare traditions.
Free Property Registration Under Swamitva Scheme
The Chief Minister also highlighted the benefits of the Centre's Swamitva Scheme, under which rural residents are receiving free registration of their residential properties.
Dr. Yadav said villagers often invest lakhs of rupees in constructing their homes, making proper ownership documents extremely important.
He stated that the Madhya Pradesh government has taken up free property registration under the scheme as a campaign. These ownership documents will enable beneficiaries to approach banks and obtain loans against their residential properties whenever required.
Government Focuses on Rural Empowerment
Congratulating beneficiaries, the Chief Minister said the initiative would strengthen property ownership rights and improve financial opportunities for rural families. He reiterated the government's commitment to public welfare, healthcare promotion and rural development.