Cabinet Approves ₹30,055 Cr for Development and Public Welfare

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved a total of  ₹30,055 crore to accelerate development in Madhya Pradesh and public welfare initiatives. These include approval of ₹15,184.42 crore for pension schemes for senior citizens, Kalyani women and Divyangjan, as well as ₹11,608.47 crore for the continued implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to support farmers during various natural calamities. In addition, ₹1,779.07 crore was approved for labour welfare schemes, ₹593.24 crore for group water supply schemes in Seoni and Dewas, ₹373.38 crore for the operation of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, ₹360 crore for implementation of the Public Service Guarantee Act, and ₹156 crore for the Shaurya Dal and Child Helpline schemes related to women and child safety. The Cabinet also approved the State Transfer Policy-2026. Several major decisions were taken in the interest of different sections of society.

Approval of Transfer Policy-2026

The Cabinet approved the ‘Transfer Policy-2026 for Officers and Employees at the State and District Levels’. As per the approval, the ban on transfers will be relaxed from June 1, 2026, to June 15, 2026. The General Administration Department has been authorised to make clerical corrections, clarifications, or other amendments to the policy.

The policy clearly specifies the maximum number of transfers based on the number of posts and cadres. Transfers in cases involving spouses posted at the same location and employees suffering from serious illnesses will be considered to fall beyond the prescribed departmental limits or quotas.

Transfers of Class III and Class IV employees of district and state cadres within the district will be carried out with the approval of the Minister-in-Charge. Transfers of departmental heads and first-class Chief Executive Officers posted in government undertakings and institutions will be made after approval by the Chief Minister in coordination with the concerned departments.

Major Decision in Farmers’ Interest: ₹11,608.47 Cr Approved for PMFBY

The Council of Ministers approved financial assistance of ₹11,608.47 crore for the continued implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for the next five years, from financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31, to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop loss or damage.

Under the approval, if the claim amount payable to eligible farmers in any crop season is less than ₹1,000, the difference amount will be borne by the State Government to ensure a minimum claim payment of ₹1,000 per farmer per season. The Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department has been authorised to issue necessary rules and guidelines regarding the implementation of the scheme.

₹15,184.42 Cr Approved for Senior Citizens Pension , Kalyani Women and Divyangjan Schemes

The Cabinet approved ₹15,184.42 crore under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for pension schemes benefiting senior citizens, Kalyani women, and Divyangjan. Under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), approval of ₹2,123.42 crore was granted for the continued implementation of the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme for the next five years beginning April 1, 2026. Under the scheme, eligible Kalyani women above 40 years of age and living below the poverty line receive a monthly pension of ₹600.

Similarly, approval of ₹13,061 crore was granted for continuation of the Samagra Social Security Pension Scheme under the State Government’s Integrated Social Security Scheme for the next five years from April 1, 2026. Under the scheme, destitute senior citizens above 60 years of age, widowed women above 18 years of age, Divyangjan above six years of age with 40 per cent or more disability, and unmarried women aged 50 years or above receive a monthly pension of ₹600 as per eligibility.

Revised Administrative Approval of ₹593.24 Cr for Bandol and Nemawar Group Water Supply Schemes

The Cabinet granted revised administrative approval worth ₹593.24 crore for the Bandol Group Water Supply Scheme in Seoni and the Nemawar Group Water Supply Scheme in Dewas.

Under the approval, the revised project cost of the Bandol Group Water Supply Scheme was increased from the originally approved ₹232.57 crore to ₹266.17 crore. Similarly, the revised cost of the Nemawar Group Water Supply Scheme was increased from ₹237 crore to ₹327.07 crore.

The revised approval was necessitated due to the inclusion of 4 additional villages and 30 habitations under the Bandol scheme, and 21 villages, along with 11 previously left-out habitations, under the Nemawar scheme. Additional works related to water distribution pipelines, clear water rising mains, elevated storage tanks and household tap connections in accordance with Jal Jeevan Mission guidelines also contributed to the revised project cost.

₹156 Crore Approved for Women and Child Safety Schemes

The Cabinet approved ₹156 crore for the continued implementation of schemes related to women and child safety under the Women and Child Development Department from the financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31.

The approval includes ₹113.50 crore for Child Helpline services, ₹27.50 crore for the Care and Support to Victims under the POCSO scheme, and ₹15 crore for the Shaurya Dal scheme.

Under the Child Helpline scheme, district-level units will be established in the four newly formed districts of Niwari, Maihar, Pandhurna, and Mauganj, in addition to the existing 51 districts. Help desks will also be established at railway stations in Katni, Bina (Sagar), Meghnagar (Jhabua), and Singrauli, along with help desks at bus stands in Chhatarpur, Burhanpur, Seoni, Gwalior, Jhabua, Neemuch, Satna, and Balaghat.

The Child Helpline-1098 scheme is being implemented as a 100 per cent centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Vatsalya across all 51 districts of the state. The scheme provides immediate emergency and long-term services such as medical aid, shelter, legal support, and emotional assistance to children in distress through a single-window system.

Similarly, the “Care and Support to Victims under POCSO” scheme is also being implemented in all 51 districts as a fully centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Vatsalya. Under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 (amended in 2019), financial assistance from the Nirbhaya Fund is provided to girls up to 18 years of age.

Under the Shaurya Dal scheme, Shaurya Dals have been formed at village and ward levels in Anganwadi areas by involving women and girls to eliminate social evils, discriminatory customs, harmful traditions, and negative mindsets that hinder the development of women and girls. Members of Shaurya Dal are actively working to spread awareness among women and girls. The initiative plays an important role in women’s empowerment and the prevention of crimes through community participation.

₹360 Cr Approved for Implementation of the Public Service Guarantee Act

The Cabinet approved ₹360 crore for the continued implementation of the Public Service Guarantee Act during the period of the 16th Finance Commission from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Activities under the Act include the establishment and operation of Public Service Centres, the operation of the CM Helpline Centre, the CM Dashboard, and other important governance-related functions.

The Madhya Pradesh Public Services Guarantee Act, 2010, is a significant step in strengthening citizens’ rights and promoting good governance in the state. Madhya Pradesh became the first state in the country to provide a legal guarantee for the delivery of notified public services. The Act has been effective since September 25, 2010. Public Service Centres have been established in all 55 districts and at the tehsil level across the state, with 444 centres currently operating under the PPP model. So far, 733 services have been notified under the Act, of which 637 services are being provided online.

₹1,779.07 Crore Approved for Labour Welfare Schemes

The Council of Ministers approved ₹1,779.07 crore for various labour welfare schemes under the Labour Department.

Under the approval, ₹1,583.91 crore was sanctioned for continued implementation of the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme under the Employees’ State Insurance Services Organisation for the next five years from financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31. An additional ₹50 lakh was approved for maintenance of departmental assets. The primary objective of the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme is to provide medical facilities to insured workers and their family members.

Further, approval was granted for continuation of schemes related to the Industrial Court under the Registrar, Industrial Court, with ₹61.56 crore allocated for the Industrial Court, ₹132.10 crore for Labour Courts and ₹1 crore for maintenance of departmental assets during the period of the 16th Finance Commission from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031.

₹373.38 Cr Approved for ABV Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis

The Cabinet approved ₹348.38 crore for continuation of the activities of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis under the Department of Public Service Management from April 2026-27 to March 2030-31, along with ₹25 crore for development of a bio-based economy.

The institute primarily functions as a think tank for the government by conducting quality research, policy analysis, impact assessment of schemes, and providing policy advice to the government from time to time. The institute undertakes studies, analyses and research related to social, economic and other contemporary issues, along with the evaluation of various government schemes. It also operates programmes such as the Chief Minister Young Professional for Development Programme and the Chief Minister Young Intern for Good Governance Programme.