No Youth in State Should be Deprived of Higher Education: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Bhopal, June 2026 :Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that education should not remain confined to earning a degree alone but must also be linked to skill development and employment. He stated that this is a priority for the State Government, and through the New Education Policy, education in Madhya Pradesh is being integrated with employment, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation.

Students in the State’s colleges are being offered courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, FinTech, Data Science, Biotechnology, and other emerging fields. Agriculture has been introduced as a subject in government colleges, while pilot training courses are being launched in schools. Youth are receiving world-class training in advanced technology at the Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skill Park. The State is also implementing the ‘Seekho-Kamao Yojana’, enabling young people to learn directly from industry while earning. Many young people in Madhya Pradesh have emerged as successful start-up entrepreneurs.

Focus on Student-Friendly Education

The State Government is committed to ensuring that no young person in Madhya Pradesh is deprived of higher education and that every student gets the opportunity to progress according to their talent and aspirations. To achieve this objective, the ‘College Chalo Abhiyan’ has been launched across the State from May 31. The primary goal of the campaign is to ensure that no meritorious student is deprived of higher education after Class 12 due to a lack of opportunities. The Government is making sustained efforts to ensure that a student’s financial condition does not become an obstacle to education.

Scholarships, fee assistance, hostel facilities, transportation support and various welfare schemes are being provided to encourage students—especially girls and those from disadvantaged sections—to pursue higher education. The Gaon Ki Beti and Pratibha Kiran schemes, aimed at promoting higher education among girl students and providing financial assistance, have yielded highly positive results. Under both schemes, eligible students receive financial assistance of ₹500 per month for ten months, amounting to ₹5,000 per academic session. The State Government is making every effort to make education completely student-friendly.

Freedom to Choose Subjects Based on Interest and Ability

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav believes that the ‘College Chalo’ Abhiyan is not merely a programme but a commitment towards building a brighter future for youth, an Atmanirbhar Bharat, and a developed Madhya Pradesh. The Government is continuously working to expand higher education, improve the quality of teaching, strengthen digital infrastructure, and develop employment-oriented courses. Its focus is not only on increasing enrolment but also on ensuring that every student has access to quality education, modern resources, and meaningful opportunities. Through the implementation of the New Education Policy, students now have the flexibility to choose subjects according to their interests and abilities.

Priority to Industry-Linked Education

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, continuous efforts are being made to establish Madhya Pradesh as a leading hub of education, research, and innovation. The State continues to expand world-class institutions, modern facilities and skill development programmes. Priority is being given to the Academic Bank of Credits, skill-based education, internships, industry-linked learning, research and innovation. The Multiple Entry and Exit System has made education more flexible and accessible.

The State Government remains committed to achieving new heights in knowledge, skills, and innovation. Its objective is to prepare the youth of Madhya Pradesh for employment and entrepreneurship while also nurturing leadership qualities, decision-making abilities, and a strong sense of social responsibility.