CM Mohan Yadav meets PM Modi to discuss MP development
MP CM Mohan Yadav met PM Modi to discuss welfare schemes, the Seva Sankalp campaign, and massive development projects in Madhya Pradesh.
In a significant meeting held in the national capital, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The half-hour discussion focused heavily on the progress of various public welfare initiatives and the state's ongoing development trajectory.
Focus on Seva Sankalp and Welfare Schemes
During the interaction, Chief Minister Yadav provided a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister regarding the implementation of several welfare schemes across Madhya Pradesh. A key highlight of the discussion was the Seva Sankalp campaign, with the Chief Minister explaining how these initiatives are delivering essential services directly to the citizens of the state.
Seeking the Prime Minister's mentorship, Yadav discussed various developmental challenges and expressed hope for continued support from the Central Government to accelerate Madhya Pradesh's growth. He credited the state's steady progress to the leadership and guidance provided by PM Modi.
Massive ₹24,500 Crore Welfare Package
The meeting follows a landmark decision by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Mohan Yadav, which recently approved development and welfare proposals exceeding ₹24,500 crore. This massive investment aims to transform multiple sectors, including education, health, and security.
Key Cabinet Decisions:
- Agniveer Reservation: In a major move for youth employment, the Cabinet approved a 20 per cent horizontal reservation for Agniveers in uniformed state services. This includes roles such as Police Constable, Special Armed Force, Jail Guard, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable.
- Education Support: To ensure stability in the teaching sector, ₹5,329.17 crore was sanctioned to continue the guest teacher honorarium scheme for five years, starting from the 2026-27 academic session. This benefits over 76,000 guest teachers.
- Student Assistance: The government has allocated ₹348.07 crore for uniform assistance, which will be distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to students and parents of children in Classes 1 to 8 in government schools.
- Healthcare Expansion: A substantial ₹3,245.80 crore has been earmarked for the construction and strengthening of Community, Sub, and Primary Health Centres, alongside improving drug regulatory systems through 2031.
- Hospital Upgradation: The Singrauli District Hospital is set for a major expansion, with ₹372.12 crore approved to increase its capacity from 450 beds to 605 beds, including new biomedical equipment and infrastructure.