Dhar, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Madhya Pradesh's iconic Maheshwari sarees while inaugurating the PM Mitra Park in Dhar district, aimed at boosting the textile industry in the region.

Recalling the legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, he said she had commissioned the first Maheshwari saree by asking artisans to weave a nine-yard drape inspired by the forts of Maheshwar.

"Madhya Pradesh has a rich tradition of Maheshwari textiles, and Devi Ahilyabai Holkar gave them a new dimension. Some time ago, we celebrated the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai. Now, through PM Mitra Park in Dhar, we will carry forward her heritage," the Prime Minister said.

He added that the park would serve as an integrated hub fo...