Ratlam Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mr. Ashwini Kumar praised the initiative of the Malwa Media Fest (MMF), stating that connecting students with the birthplace of the great revolutionary martyr Chandrashekhar Azad in Bhavra (Jhabua district) is a proud and inspiring endeavor. He said that such initiatives not only connect the younger generation with the glorious history of the country but also foster patriotism and historical awareness among students.
DRM Ashwini Kumar said that in the future, initiatives to take students to historical sites will continue to receive the support of the Ratlam Railway family. He expressed these views on the occasion of the poster release of Malwa Media Fest 3.0 edition. Present on the occasion were Kumar’s wife Dr Archana Sharma, Praveena Davesar, Aditi Davesar, and Archana Sharma, Director of Saksham Sanchar Foundation. During the program, the divisional poster of the Malwa Media Fest was also released, marking an important step in conveying the fest’s activities, objectives, and socio-educational message to the public.
It was informed that the Malwa Media Fest (MMF) will take creatively passionate students to Bhavra, where they will learn storytelling skills at the birthplace of Chandrashekhar Azad. This initiative aims to develop students’ creative expression, narrative skills, and historical understanding.
Notably, the Saksham Sanchar Foundation has been successfully organizing the Malwa Media Fest in Ratlam for the past two years. The foundation has also conducted workshops in the city on theatre and content writing.
This edition of the festival will feature a performance of Kabir bhajans by Padma Shri Prahlad Tipaniya. Additionally, a documentary on the 100th anniversary of the Kakori incident will be screened, and an exhibition on the Indian Constitution will be organized.
On the second day of the festival, special sessions will cover contemporary and intriguing topics, including Operation Sindoor and other covert operations. A musical narrative presentation on the life of Adi Shankaracharya will also be a highlight.
On the third day, sessions will focus on digital books, media, and related topics. The day will also feature a traditional fashion show and a live theatre performance on the life of Rani Abbakka, who dedicated her life to the nation by fighting the Portuguese for nearly 40 years and is regarded as one of India’s first female freedom fighters.
Representatives associated with the Malwa Media Fest, railway officials, media personnel, and other dignitaries attended the event.