Approval for Establishment of EMC 2.0 Project in Bhopal District under ‘Make in India’

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday at Mantralaya. The Cabinet approved the establishment of an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster at Bandikhedi village, Berasia tehsil, Bhopal district, under the Government of India’s EMC 2.0 project. The cluster will promote the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector with world-class infrastructure and Common Facility Centers (CFCs). For the project, 210.21 acres of land have been allocated and in-principle approval for a project cost of Rs. 371.95 crore has been granted, including Rs. 146.63 crore as the central share and Rs. 225.32 crore as the state share.

The EMC 2.0 scheme will play a key role in realising the vision of Digital India and Make in India, besides providing upgraded technical infrastructure, common facilities and a strong base for the electronics industry. The project will encourage new investment, create employment, increase government revenue through taxes, strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem and accelerate innovation and economic growth.

Approval for 5 New Government Ayurvedic Medical Colleges and 1,570 Posts

The Cabinet approved the establishment of new Government Ayurvedic Medical Colleges and Wellness Centres at Narmadapuram, Morena, Balaghat, Shahdol and Sagar, along with 1,570 posts (715 regular and 855 outsourced). Each division in the state will now have one Ayurvedic Medical College, strengthening Ayurveda-based healthcare and the wellness industry.

The colleges will be funded under the National AYUSH Mission, with an allocation of Rs. 350 crore (Rs. 70 crore for each college) in a 60:40 ratio between the Centre and the state. Each campus will include a college building, a 100-bed hospital, hostels for boys and girls, residential quarters and a pharmacy building as per prescribed standards.

Establishment of Endocrinology Department at GMC Bhopal with 20 New Posts

The Cabinet approved the establishment of a Department of Endocrinology at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, along with 20 new posts including Professor (1), Associate Professor (1), Senior Residents (2), Junior Residents (2), Senior Nursing Officers (2) and Nursing Officers (12). One dietician will also be appointed on an outsourced basis. This will strengthen super-specialty health services, improve diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders, expand medical education and research, and promote innovation in endocrinology.

Scholarships in Tribal Welfare Hostels Extended to 12 Months

The Cabinet decided to provide scholarships for 12 months instead of 10 months, for mess facilities in tribal hostels operated under the Tribal Welfare Department. The scholarships, based on student attendance, currently stand at Rs. 1,650 per month for boys and Rs. 1,700 per month for girls.

Approval of Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules 2025

The Cabinet approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules 2025, replacing the 1977 Leave Rules to suit present-day requirements. Key provisions include—Eligibility for maternity leave for surrogate/commissioning mothers, Academic cadre employees eligible for 10 days earned leave annually, 15 days paternity leave for adoption cases, Child care leave extended to single male employees, Half-pay leave to be credited in advance (10 days each on January 1 and July 1), Maximum limit of earned leave raised from 120 to 180 days, Simplified process for leave applications by seriously ill/divyang employees, allowing submission by family members and Delegation of powers for leave approval.  The new rules will have a negligible additional financial impact on the state exchequer.

Approval for “Geeta Bhavan” Establishment Scheme in Urban Local Bodies

The Cabinet approved the ‘Geeta Bhavan’ scheme to promote reading, cultural and literary activities and provide well-equipped study centers in urban local bodies. The scheme will run from 2025-26 to 2029-30. The state government will provide financial support for construction, expansion and maintenance of ‘Geeta Bhavans’. Ownership will remain with the state, while new ‘Geeta Bhavans’ will also be developed under PPP models such as Hybrid Annuity Model and Service Fee-based Model.

Transfer of Kailaras Sugar Factory, Morena, to MSME Department

The Cabinet decided to complete the liquidation of Morena Division Cooperative Sugar Factory, Kailaras and transfer its 22.34 hectares of land to the government. The factory will be handed over to the MSME Department for the development of employment-based industries in Morena district. An amount of approximately Rs. 61 crore will be provided through the MSME Department to settle dues of employees, farmers, and other liabilities. Plant and machinery will be sold through a transparent process by the Department of Public Asset Management.

The sugar factory, registered in 1965, remained non-functional due to irrigation issues, shortage of sugarcane, managerial reasons and has been closed since 2008-09 with accumulated liabilities of Rs. 54.81 crore.