Jabalpur, June 24 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced that the state government will recommend renaming Jabalpur Airport after Rani Durgavati and send a formal proposal to the Centre for approval.

The Chief Minister made the announcement while speaking to reporters after attending a programme organised on the death anniversary of Rani Durgavati in Jabalpur.

Yadav said the state government has been consistently honouring the legacy of the Gond queen through various initiatives, including holding Cabinet meetings at places associated with her life and contributions.

"Today, we came to Rani Durgavati's martyrdom site on her death anniversary and remembered her sacrifice on behalf of the Madhya Pradesh gover...