On his 75th birthday, PM Modi traveled to Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh to launch a series of development projects.

The prime minister officially initiated the Swasth Nari–Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan alongside the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah Campaign, aimed at tackling significant deficiencies in maternal and child health. The two initiatives aim to enhance access to healthcare and nutrition services, especially for women in rural and semi-urban regions.

In addition to these launches, PM Modi announced the direct deposit of financial aid under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) into the bank accounts of qualifying women nationwide. Around 10 lakh women are anticipated to benefit from this initiative, which seeks to minimize delays and enhance transparency in providing assistance for maternal care.

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While visiting, the BJP leader also launched the Aadi Seva Parv, a program aimed at enhancing services in health, education, nutrition, livelihood, and water conservation for tribal populations.

A significant announcement of the day was the inauguration of the foundation stone for India's inaugural PM MITRA Park in the village of Bhainsola, Dhar.

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The park is included in the prime minister's 5F Vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign—which aims to unify India’s textile value chain.

Covering 2,150 acres, the park will be established as a contemporary industrial township featuring modern amenities like a Common Effluent Treatment Plant, solar energy systems, and improved road infrastructure. The project aims to directly benefit farmers by enhancing value-addition in cotton and textile production, which will also stimulate industrial growth.

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Textile firms have committed to investments totaling Rs 23,140 crore, indicating robust interest within the industry. The government projects that the park will generate close to 3 lakh jobs and greatly enhance India’s textile exports in the years ahead.