CM Mohan Yadav : Nod to creation of 932 new posts for establishment of police band
A Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Mohan Yadav was held at Mantralaya in which approval was granted to the implementation of the ‘Gareeb Kalyan Mission’ to eradicate poverty in the state by 2028. The mission aims to uplift economically disadvantaged sections and ensure their income meets a minimum level. The Mission will be jointly implemented by the Panchayat & Rural Development and Urban Administration & Development Departments, with support from other departments.
The Gareeb Kalyan Mission focuses on three key components: improving the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MDPI), strengthening livelihoods, and empowering existing organizations. The MDPI priorities include ensuring women’s and children’s nutrition, reducing infant mortality, improving maternal health, promoting secondary education and school attendance, providing proper cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, family resources, and financial inclusion through bank accounts.
The Garib Kalyan Mission-2028 aims to lead the people of the state toward self-reliance and prosperity by enhancing the implementation of government schemes through empowerment of the local community . Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav had announced ‘Garib Kalyan Mission-2028’ on Independence Day in 2024.
Nod to installation of solar roof top plants in government buildings
The Cabinet approved the installation of solar rooftop plants in government buildings under the ‘PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme.’ The initiative, launched by the Central Government, will be executed in mission mode by 2025-26. M.P. Urja Vikas Nigam Limited will implement the scheme using the RESCO or CAPEX method through district-level tenders for buildings with a capacity of 20 kilowatts or more. The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme includes installing solar rooftops in both the domestic sector and government buildings.
The installation and operation of solar rooftop plants in all the government buildings under the ‘PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme’ will be monitored by a ‘State Level Coordination Committee’ and ‘District Level Committee.’ The departments and district collectors will prepare action plans for installing solar power plants on their respective buildings and present them to the State Level Coordination Committee. Efficient implementation of the scheme is expected to position the state as a national leader in solar energy.
Approval of Rs 1565 crore for operation of second phase of Dial-100 service
The Cabinet approved the project of Rs 1565 crore with 1200 First Response Vehicles (FRV) for the operation of the second phase of the Integrated Police Call Center and Control Room System (Dial-100) service from April 2025 to September 2030 (5 years 06 months).
Decision to continue the ‘Mukhyamantri Machhua Samridhi Yojana’ till 2025-26
The Cabinet has extended the ‘Mukhyamantri Machhua Samridhi Yojana’ for 2024-25 and 2025-26, approving a state share of Rs 100 crore. The scheme includes initiatives such as fish seed production, fish and prawn farming in rural ponds, fish farmer training, Kisan Credit Card interest subsidies, the establishment of smart fish parlours, development of integrated information system, and conservation of the state fish, Mahseer etc.
Creation of new posts for establishment of police band in every district okayed
The Cabinet has approved the creation of total 932 new posts for the establishment of police band in districts of Madhya Pradesh. This includes the posts of 10 Inspector Band, 38 Sub Inspector Band, 72 Assistant Sub Inspector Band, 170 Head Constable Band and 642 Constable Band.