New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a commemorative coin of Rs 100 in honor of ‘Rajmata’ Vijaya Raje Scindia tomorrow through a virtual ceremony.
Vijaya Raje Scindia is popularly known as the Rajmata of Gwalior (MP). The coin is being released in celebration of birth centenary of Scindia, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.
“The special commemorative coin was minted by the Finance Ministry as a part of these celebrations. This coin will be released by the Prime Minister on her birth anniversary tomorrow,” the Ministry said.
Family members of Scindia along with other dignitaries will also join the ceremony from different locations all over the country through virtual platform, it added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted ahead of the launching of the coin tomorrow.
Tomorrow, 12th October is the Jayanti of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. On this special day, commemorative coin of Rs. 100 would be released at 11 AM. This is a part of her birth centenary celebrations and is yet another occasion to pay tributes to her great personality.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2020
-ARK