The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has taken several significant decisions aimed at empowering women, modernizing infrastructure, and addressing critical needs in the state. These decisions reflect a commitment to progress and a focus on the well-being of the people.
Key Decisions:
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Empowering Women: The cabinet has increased the reservation for women in state civil services from 33% to 35%. This move signifies a commitment to gender equality and provides women with greater opportunities to contribute to the state’s development.
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Boosting Agriculture: To address the demand for fertilizers from farmers, the cabinet approved the opening of 254 new fertilizer sale centers. This initiative will ensure timely access to essential agricultural inputs, supporting farmers and promoting food security.
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Modernizing Power Generation: The cabinet decided to decommission four units of the Satpura Thermal Power House, which have reached the end of their operational life. This decision reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability and the adoption of more efficient technologies. The decommissioned units will be replaced with a new, ultra-supercritical unit, ensuring a reliable and efficient power supply for the state.
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Strengthening Medical Education: The cabinet approved increasing the maximum age for the appointment of assistant professors in medical colleges from 40 to 50 years. This move aims to address the shortage of medical teaching staff and ensure the quality of medical education in the state.
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Regulating Paramedical Courses: The cabinet decided to revive the MP Paramedical Council Act 2000 to regulate paramedical courses and examinations until the Centre finalizes its new rules. This decision ensures the smooth functioning of paramedical education in the state while awaiting national guidelines.
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Modernizing Cooperative Societies: The cabinet approved the computerization of the offices of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies under the “Strengthening of Cooperatives through IT Interventions” project. This initiative will enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the cooperative sector.
These decisions demonstrate the Madhya Pradesh government’s commitment to a holistic approach to development, focusing on empowering women, supporting farmers, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring quality education and healthcare. This humanistic approach aims to create a better future for all citizens of the state.