DHAR: In a landmark announcement that places the historic Bhojshala of Dhar at the heart of Madhya Pradesh’s cultural and developmental vision, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on May 25 declared that the State Government will develop a grand “Saraswati Lok” at the Bhojshala complex and establish a Raja Bhoj Research Institute in Dhar. The announcement came during the state-level Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan programme organised on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, where the Chief Minister also offered darshan and performed traditional poojan-archan of Maa Vagdevi at Bhojshala.
Positioning Bhojshala as a timeless symbol of India’s ancient intellectual and spiritual heritage, Dr. Yadav said the State Government would implement the recent High Court order related to Bhojshala “in letter and spirit.” He described Bhojshala, established by Raja Bhoj, as one of the country’s greatest historical centres of knowledge, science, Sanskrit studies and scholarly discourse.
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— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) May 25, 2026
Bhojshala’s Glorious Legacy to Be Revived
Addressing a large public gathering in Dhar, the Chief Minister said Bhojshala once attracted scholars and students from distant regions who came to pursue education and engage in intellectual debates. He asserted that the State Government is committed to reviving the institution’s lost glory and restoring its identity as a beacon of Indian civilisation and knowledge traditions.
Calling the recent judicial developments a “historic turning point,” Dr. Yadav said the decision marks the culmination of a 750-year-long struggle associated with Bhojshala and signals the beginning of a new era for Dhar. “With the blessings of Maa Vagdevi, Dhar’s history is changing,” he said, while congratulating the people of the region.
The Chief Minister also launched a sharp political attack on the Congress, accusing it of creating divisions in society in the name of religion and culture. He remarked that the people of Dhar deserved congratulations for their perseverance and faith throughout the long movement connected with Bhojshala.
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Grand Saraswati Lok and Raja Bhoj Research Institute Announced
The proposed Saraswati Lok project is expected to become a major cultural and spiritual landmark in Madhya Pradesh. Alongside this, the Raja Bhoj Research Institute will be developed in Dhar to promote historical, archaeological and literary research related to the legendary Paramara king Raja Bhoj.
Dr. Yadav stated that the government would undertake comprehensive development works in and around Bhojshala in coordination with the Archaeological Department. He also informed that a dedicated museum on Raja Bhoj is being developed in Bhopal to showcase the king’s contribution to architecture, literature, engineering and governance.
The Chief Minister highlighted Raja Bhoj’s extraordinary legacy, recalling that he built the world-famous Bhojpur Shivling near Bhopal and engineered the Upper Lake of Bhopal, which continues to astonish scholars globally. He also referred to the famous 45-foot iron pillar from Raja Bhoj’s era, noted by Arab historian Al-Biruni for its resistance to rust.
मां वाग्देवी के आशीर्वाद से धार पुरातत्व और पर्यटन का प्रमुख केंद्र बनेगा।
यहां माता सरस्वती लोक एवं राजा भोज शोध संस्थान का निर्माण किया जाएगा।#Bhojshala pic.twitter.com/jYJEdvjGk7
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) May 25, 2026
Tribute to Bhojshala Movement Martyrs
One of the most emotional moments of the programme came when Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of three martyrs of the Bhojshala movement, late Ban Singh ji, late Antar Singh ji and late Lakshman Singh ji.
The families of the martyrs were honoured on stage, and the gathering observed a two-minute silence in their memory. The announcement drew an emotional response from those present, with many seeing it as official recognition of the sacrifices made during the long-standing movement associated with Bhojshala.
धार में अब बहेगी विकास की नई धारा…
मां वाग्देवी की पवित्र भूमि धार जिले में 'जल गंगा संवर्धन अभियान' के अंतर्गत 'गंगा दशहरा' कार्यक्रम में 88.04 करोड़ रुपये लागत के 12 विकास कार्यों का भूमिपूजन कर हितग्राहियों को हितलाभ वितरित किए।
जिले के ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में जल संरक्षण के… pic.twitter.com/uqpNCpkqBg
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) May 25, 2026
Dhar to Witness a Fresh Wave of Development
During the programme, the Chief Minister announced that Dhar, which he said had lagged behind in development for several years, would now witness a new phase of rapid progress. He performed bhoomi-poojan for 12 development projects worth Rs 88.04 crore, including a four-lane high-level bridge over the Chambal river on the Lebad-Ghatabillod road costing Rs 27.21 crore.
Dr. Yadav said the State Government is determined to ensure all-round development of Dhar district, blending heritage conservation with modern infrastructure growth. He stressed that the region’s cultural identity would now become a driving force for economic and tourism development.
धार में भोजशाला के लिए हुए आंदोलन में अपना सर्वस्व न्यौछावर करने वाले तीनों नागरिक स्व. बनसिंह जी, स्व. अंतरसिंह जी एवं स्व. लक्ष्मण सिंह जी को आज याद किया और मौन रहकर श्रद्धांजलि दी। उनके परिजनों से भेंट की।
सम्मान स्वरूप परिजनों को 5-5 लाख रुपये सहायता राशि देंगे। pic.twitter.com/yF34etbOkF
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) May 25, 2026
Raja Bhoj’s Water Vision Inspires Jal Conservation Campaign
Linking Dhar’s historical legacy with the ongoing Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, the Chief Minister praised Raja Bhoj as a visionary pioneer of water conservation. He said Dhar was once known as the “city of ponds,” where Raja Bhoj had constructed the famous “Saadhe Barah Talabs” and interconnected them scientifically to ensure uninterrupted water flow and storage.
Dr. Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in water conservation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Across the state, more than 2.42 lakh water conservation works have been targeted with public participation, while projects worth nearly Rs 2,500 crore are underway.
जल संरक्षण में मध्यप्रदेश अग्रणी…
'जल गंगा संवर्धन अभियान' के तहत आज जिला धार स्थित देवी सागर तालाब में श्रमदान कर गहरीकरण कार्य का शुभारंभ किया।
जल संरक्षण केवल सरकार की जिम्मेदारी नहीं है, बल्कि जनभागीदारी से जुड़ा सामाजिक अभियान है। आइए, जल बचाने और पारंपरिक जल स्रोतों को… pic.twitter.com/newZZKqk38
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) May 25, 2026
In Dhar district alone, over 5,000 water conservation works have been completed in rural areas, while 64 ancient baolis and ponds are being restored in urban areas. The Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh currently ranks first in water conservation efforts nationwide.
