**Executive Summary**
The document announces Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan's visit to Gujarat on January 13 to participate in the ‘Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026'. The event will showcase Hanol village as a model of 'Gram Swaraj' and 'Adarsh Gram', highlighting the efforts of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Shri Chouhan will engage with various stakeholders to discuss and share Hanol's experiences at the national level.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Hanol village, Gujarat on January 13 to participate in the ‘Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026'.
* The event celebrates Hanol village as a model village embodying Gandhiji's 'Gram Swaraj' and Prime Minister Modi's 'Adarsh Gram' vision.
* **Hanol's Significance:**
* Hanol was developed into a model village under the guidance of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
* Innovative projects have been implemented in basic amenities, sanitation, education, health, agriculture, and village industries.
* The Hanol model promotes self-reliant and ideal villages, showcasing Gram Swaraj and public participation.
* **Activities:**
* Shri Chouhan will engage with farmers, women Self-Help Groups, youth, and local representatives.
* The programme includes discussions on sharing Hanol's experiences at the national level.
* Sessions and activities will focus on rural development, agricultural innovation, Atmanirbhar village economy, and social empowerment.
* **Schedule:**
* Shri Chouhan will depart from Delhi to Ahmedabad on January 13 and reach Hanol village by helicopter.
* He will participate in programmes and exhibitions from afternoon till evening and interact with the local community.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers, Women, Youth, and Local Representatives**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to engage in dialogues and share experiences related to rural development, agricultural innovation, and social empowerment. Exposure to the Hanol model as a potential framework for national-level application.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the discussions and activities during the Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026.
**Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to promote the Hanol model across the country, emphasizing self-reliance and Gram Swaraj.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the event, engage with stakeholders, and share insights on Hanol's development.
**Rural India**
* **Impact:** Potential for a new direction in rural development through the replication of the Hanol model.
* **Action Required:** Observe and learn from the Hanol example, and consider implementing similar initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026: A program organized in Hanol village, Gujarat, focused on self-reliance and rural development.
Hanol (Gujarat): Village in Gujarat, highlighted as a model for 'Gram Swaraj' and 'Adarsh Gram' and center of the Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026.
Gram Swaraj: Gandhiji's concept of village self-governance and self-sufficiency, exemplified by Hanol village.
Adarsh Gram: Prime Minister's vision for model villages, exemplified by Hanol village.
Ministry of Rural Development: The ministry is involved in the event related to the Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to
visit Gujarat on January 13
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to participate in Atmanirbhar
Hanol Mahotsav-2026
Model village established through Shri Mansukh Mandaviya’s
efforts, a living example of Gandhiji’s ‘Gram Swaraj’ and
Prime Minister’s ‘Adarsh Gram’
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s event to engage with farmers,
women, and youth; will share Hanol’s experiences at the
national level
प्रव तथ: 12 JAN 2026 9:59PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
will visit Gujarat on January 13, Tuesday, to participate in the ‘Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026’ being
organised in Hanol village, Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. This village has emerged as a
living example of respected Bapu’s vision of ‘Gram Swaraj’ and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s
resolve for ‘Adarsh Gram’ through the sustained efforts of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya shares a deep spiritual and personal connection with Hanol, as it is his birthplace.
He has continuously reviewed development works here and developed the village into a model village.
Under Dr. Mandaviya’s guidance, numerous innovative projects have been implemented in the areas of
basic amenities, sanitation, education, health, agriculture, and village industries to realise Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Dream Village’ vision.
This visit by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will strengthen the joint commitment to promote
the Hanol model, developed by Dr. Mandaviya, across the country as self-reliant and ideal villages. Both
the Union Ministers view Hanol as an inspiring example of Gram Swaraj, public participation, and self-
reliance, which can chart a new direction for the development of rural India.
During the Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026, Shri Chouhan will engage in dialogues with farmers,
women Self-Help Groups, youth, and local representatives to discuss the framework for sharing Hanol’s
experiments and experiences at the national level. The programme will feature sessions and activities
related to rural development, agricultural innovation, Atmanirbhar village economy, and social
empowerment, in the presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and other distinguished guests.As per the scheduled programme, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will depart from Delhi to Ahmedabad on
January 13 and reach Hanol village by helicopter from there. From afternoon till evening, he will
participate in various programmes of the Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026, exhibitions, and interact
with the local community.
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