PM Modi Unveils ₹300 Coin Honouring Ahilyabai Holkar on Her 300th Birth Anniversary
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a special ₹300 commemorative coin to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the esteemed 18th-century ruler of Malwa. The event took place during the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal.
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Commemorative Coin Release: The ₹300 coin, issued by the Union Ministry of Culture, features an embossed image of Ahilyabai Holkar, paying tribute to her enduring legacy. The Finance Ministry issued an official gazette notification regarding the release of this special edition coin.
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Tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar: Prime Minister Modi garlanded the statue of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar and offered his respects on this momentous occasion. Born on May 31, 1725, in Chondi, Maharashtra, Ahilyabai Holkar is widely celebrated for her enlightened leadership and progressive social reforms. Following the untimely loss of her husband and son, she ascended the throne of Indore in 1767 and ruled wisely for nearly three decades. She played a crucial role in fostering trade, restoring temples, and advancing infrastructure projects, including the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, solidifying her reputation as the Philosopher Queen of Malwa.
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Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Prize: During the event, Prime Minister Modi presented the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Prize to Dr. Jaymati Kashyap of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, in recognition of her efforts to preserve the Gondi language and her work in rescuing many women from human trafficking.
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Cultural and Development Initiatives: The grand gathering marked the culmination of ten days of events honouring Ahilyabai Holkar’s contributions, held across Madhya Pradesh. Addressing the massive audience, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and progressive development.
