In a decisive step toward sustainable development, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s cabinet approved key initiatives on Tuesday, prioritizing tribal upliftment, electrification, and modernized pension systems up to 2030-31.
A massive Rs 7,133.17 crore allocation ensures continuity for Tribal Affairs and Women & Child Development schemes from 2026-27 to 2030-31. Highlights include Rs 2,350 crore for PVTG nutrition grants, Rs 1,703.15 crore for integrated hostels, Rs 1,416.91 crore for CM Rise Schools, Rs 1,110 crore for housing aid, and Rs 522.08 crore for scholarships and fee reimbursements for SC/ST students. The Women & Child Development Department’s CM COVID-19 Child Service Scheme receives Rs 31.03 crore, underscoring long-term welfare planning.
Under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), Rs 366.72 crore will electrify 63,077 unelectrified homes and 650 government institutions. Central funding covers Rs 220.03 crore, with the state contributing Rs 146.69 crore. Additionally, Rs 97 crore funds off grid solar+battery systems for 8,521 remote homes via MP Urja Vikas Nigam. This blend of on grid infrastructure and solar solutions targets even tiny clusters and high cost areas exceeding Rs 2 lakh per home.
Administrative reforms shine through: High Court and district court IT staff get a one time 5 year age relaxation for technical recruitments. The cabinet approved MP Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2026 and related commutation rules, simplifying processes for timely resolutions, pension calculations, and including unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters in family pensions.
Further, MP Civil Services (National Pension System Implementation) Rules 2026 and gratuity rules take effect from April 1, 2026. New provisions cover family pensions on subscriber death, voluntary retirement, service integration, suspension contributions, and clear exit norms for retirement, resignation, or death. Gratuity rules clarify eligibility, recoveries during post-retirement inquiries, and state powers for relaxations.
These decisions reflect visionary governance: bridging energy gaps in tribal villages, securing futures for marginalized children, and streamlining pensions for efficiency. By 2030-31, they could transform lives, boost literacy, and ensure financial security. MP leads by example other states should follow to harness India’s demographic dividend.
