Narmadapuram (MP), Dec 7 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday inaugurated the state tourism corporation's hotel Amaltas which will be operated only by women in Pachmarhi, a famous tourist destination.

Yadav said this initiative underscored the state's commitment towards women's empowerment.

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"Thanks to efforts of all stakeholders, the number of tourists in Madhya Pradesh has seen a record increase with the footfall of approximately 11 crore this year," Yadav said in Pachmarhi, a picturesque hill station.

The CM highlighted the crucial role of women in Indian culture, both in mythology and society as the "pillars of the family".

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He said India is often personified as a motherland, invoking feelings of reverence and patriotism.

"The names of goddesses are often invoked before those of gods, as exemplified in pairs like Sita-Ram and Radha-Krishna," Yadav added.

He interacted with female staffers of the hotel and presented them with gifts.

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