Bhopal, Oct. 30 -- Madhya Pradesh gears up to celebrate its 71st Foundation Day with a three-day state-level festival (Rajyotsav) from November 1 to 3 at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal, featuring cultural performances, development exhibitions, traditional food fairs and award ceremonies.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the state fest on November 1. At around 11 am, he will inaugurate and visit the modern agriculture exhibition, development gallery, women's entrepreneurship pavilion and indigenous food fair. After that the main cultural evening and inaugural ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm, with the Chief Minister as the chief guest.

Culture, Tourism and Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dharme...