Overview

• The central government has released a ₹300 commemorative coin to mark the tricentenary of Ahilyabai Holkar's birth, with nationwide events running through May 31.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Auraiya's medical college will be named after Holkar, alongside seven new women’s hostels in her honor.
• Three Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) battalions in Uttar Pradesh have been renamed after notable women figures, reflecting a broader focus on women's empowerment.
• Ahilyabai Holkar, who ruled Indore from 1767 to 1795, is celebrated for ethical governance, temple restoration, and initiatives supporting farmers, artisans, and women.
• The BJP's commemorative efforts are seen as a strategy to consolidate OBC and women voter bases ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections.