Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra of India inaugurated various projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, including rail and road developments and a memorial honoring Rani Durgavati.
Vijaipur-Auraiya-Phulpur Gas Pipeline Project
- The gas pipeline project, connecting Vijaipur, Auraiya, and Phulpur is to be executed.
- Aim: To provide clean and affordable natural gas to both industries and households, contributing to reduced environmental emissions.
- It commences in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and traverses through the districts of Chhindwara, Seoni, and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.
Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan
- It will feature an imposing 52-foot-high bronze statue of Rani Durgavati.
- The site will host an impressive museum, focusing on the history of the Gondwana region, including Rani Durgavati's valor and courage.
- It will also showcase the culture, art, cuisine, and lifestyle of the Gond people and other tribal communities.
Rani Durgavati
- Rani Durgavati is said to have been born in 1524, in Mahoba’s Chandela dynasty. The Chandelas were known for building the famous Khajuraho temples in the 11th century.
- She is chiefly remembered for defending Gondwana against the Mughal Empire.