CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal/ Vidisha : The two-day provincial student conference for girls, organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Madhya Pradesh Province, was inaugurated with grandeur in Vidisha city. The inaugural session was graced by State Minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, Pratima Bagri, ABVP National Minister Shalini Verma, Province President Dharmendra Rajput, Province Minister Ketan Chaturvedi, and Province Student Head Babli Sharma. During the inauguration, the dignitaries inspired the students with messages of empowered leadership and emphasized their role in the development of the nation.

State Minister Pratima Bagri said, “The Vidyarthi Parishad is the best organization that nurtures leadership among students.” ABVP National Minister Shalini Verma, addressing the provincial student conference, said that daughters are not only fulfilling their household responsibilities but also breaking barriers with courage and competence, piloting fighter jets, and dismantling terrorists through operations like Operation Sindoor. She recalled the ideals of India’s iconic women leaders such as Sushma Swaraj, Rani Abakka, Ahilyabai Holkar, Savitribai Phule, Rani Padmini, and Hadi Rani, emphasizing that building a nation enriched with women’s values is a necessity for the present era.

Shalini Verma further clarified that women’s empowerment is not merely about rights but also about duties, values, and serving society. She motivated the students to pledge to become healthy, safe, self-reliant, and empowered, contributing to India’s prosperity. She highlighted that the conference is not just an event but a celebration of women’s strength, honoring the legacy of heroines.

At 4:00 PM, a procession from the Rabindranath Tagore Auditorium proceeded through Neem Tal to Madhav Ganj. Selected students from across the province delivered inspiring speeches on topics like “Love Jihad” and “Women’s Role in a Developed India.” The provincial student conference is hosting 1,500 selected students from across the country. Additionally, over 200 students from Vidisha have participated in the Shakti Internship Program, receiving practical training in food management, transport management, photography, videography, and more. The program aims to raise students’ awareness of social responsibilities, enhance their leadership skills, and guide them toward nation-building grounded in national values.

Next Phase: Students will present their ideas through discussions, dialogue sessions, and cultural performances. A comprehensive demand letter will also be prepared and submitted to the government.

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