Ujjain, 26 November — Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the long-awaited dream of having an All India Radio (AIR) centre in Ujjain has finally been fulfilled. The building was ready earlier, but due to pending broadcast approval, operations could not begin. “With approval granted just six months ago, we now have full-fledged broadcasts from All India Radio Ujjain. Every word that goes out from this centre will enhance the glory of Ujjain and the upcoming Simhastha,” he said.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Yadav said that this marks Madhya Pradesh’s 20th AIR centre, adding that AIR has always played a significant role in entertainment, public service, and mass awareness. He added that the Ujjain broadcasts—running daily from 5:55 AM to 11 PM—will write a new chapter in AIR’s history.
The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan, who stated that the new centre will become a hub for youth employment, skill development, and high-quality broadcasting.
₹179 Crore Development Boost for Ujjain District
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development works worth approximately ₹179 crore. These include:
₹55.27 crore Sandipani School at Maharajwada
₹30.21 crore Ujjain Railway Overbridge
Over ₹50 crore for construction and upgradation of multiple roads
₹32.69 crore for a 250-seater boys’ and girls’ hostel at Government Dhanvantari Ayurvedic College
₹8.37 crore Reptile Park & Snake Park
Nearly ₹3 crore for a high-tech nursery
Dr. Yadav announced that since Ujjain is a leading centre for Ayurvedic medicine, the state government will send a proposal to the Centre to establish an AIIMS for Ayurveda in the city.
“A historic moment for Ujjain” — Chief Minister
The Chief Minister extended greetings to the citizens on the inauguration of the AIR centre, calling it a "historic moment" for Ujjain. He added that the people had long awaited hearing the voice of their own radio station. Acknowledging the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MoS Dr. Murugan, he said the dream has now become reality.
Dr. Yadav highlighted Ujjain’s legacy as:
The education capital of Lord Shri Krishna
The land that embodies the pride of Emperor Vikramaditya
A spiritual centre resonating with the devotion of Mahakal
He said the AIR centre will serve as “Dev Vani and Mahalok Vani” for the city.
Simhastha 2028 Preparations in Full Swing
The Chief Minister said that with the Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028 approaching, preparations are underway. “AIR Ujjain will be the perfect complement for this mega event. Through its local broadcasts, crores of devotees and tourists across India and abroad will hear the glory of Mahakal Nagari.”
He added that Simhastha has now been included in UNESCO’s list, further boosting global recognition.
Dr. Yadav said major efforts are being made to upgrade connectivity and traffic management in Ujjain, including rapid road widening and other infrastructure improvements.
