Ensure transparency & accountability in development works & welfare schemes: CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav stated that the two years of the State Government have been marked by significant achievements, and the Central Government has also acknowledged Madhya Pradesh’s progress and development. He stated that these accomplishments are the result of coordinated efforts by all departments. To accelerate development further, work must now be carried out in mission mode. Ensuring transparency in all processes and fixing accountability is essential so that development activities are implemented swiftly and public welfare schemes reach all eligible beneficiaries with ease.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed these views while addressing a meeting of senior officials at the Mantralaya. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, was convened to discuss the time-bound implementation of public welfare schemes, construction projects, and other programmes for the year 2026. On the occasion, Anurag Jain, Chief Secretary, and Kailash Makwana, Director General of Police, welcomed the Chief Minister by presenting bouquets. All Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, and senior officers of the Police and Indian Forest Service were present. The Chief Minister also extended New Year greetings to all officers.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that 2025 was successful from the perspective of industrial development, and 2026 will be celebrated as ‘Farmer Welfare Year’. The goal is a ‘Prosperous Farmer, Prosperous State’. He emphasised that this initiative is not limited to one or two departments, but will be a joint campaign involving more than 15 major departments. Along with Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, departments including Horticulture and Food Processing, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Cooperation, Food and Civil Supplies, Panchayat and Rural Development, Renewable Energy, Water Resources, Fisheries, Narmada Valley Development, Energy, Revenue, Forest, Cottage and Village Industries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Industrial Policy, Investment and Promotion—along with the Mandi Board, Seed Corporation, MP Agro, Milk Federations, Markfed, Warehousing, and the Aajeevika Mission, will have to operate in a coordinated manner.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, referring to the five-day workweek system implemented in government offices since the COVID period, said that for its successful execution, extended office hours and strict adherence by all employees are essential. He directed that work in all government offices must begin at 10 a.m., and that biometric and other technological systems should be used to ensure compliance. This will improve both discipline and efficiency.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is paying special attention to development and public welfare activities. He directed department heads to maintain continuous coordination with the concerned Union Ministries and to promptly apprise the Central Government of any issues arising during the implementation of state projects and schemes. This will help ensure faster and more effective execution of development and welfare initiatives in the state.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed that the State Government is preparing a five-year action plan along with three-year budget estimates. Integrated planning and proper documentation should be undertaken for roads, hospitals, irrigation projects and public building construction. The Chief Minister announced that the ‘Sankalp Se Samadhan’ campaign will be conducted from January 12 to March 31. The campaign will focus on 106 beneficiary-oriented schemes. District administrations must ensure that final disposal of all applications received during the campaign is completed by March 31, 2026. During the First Phase (January 12 to February 15, 2026), focus will be on Door-to-door collection of applications. Second Phase (February 16 to March 16, 2026) aimed at Camps at the cluster level. The Third Phase (March 16 to March 26, 2026) is oriented to the resolution of pending and new applications at the block level. In the Fourth Phase (March 26 to March 31, 2026), district-level camps will be conducted to resolve all remaining and new applications and complaints.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav commended Madhya Pradesh Police for their efforts to deliver the Final salute to ‘Lal Salaam’ and also expressed satisfaction over the work and achievements of the Forest Department. He directed that activities be undertaken to present successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and progressive farmers as role models to inspire the youth. He also called for creating a conducive environment for social reforms, including discouraging extravagance during Mrityubhoj and wedding ceremonies. Support of Gayatri Parivar and other social and religious organisations should be sought to promote these reforms, as well as natural farming practices.

Chief Secretary Anurag Jain and Director General of Police Kailash Makwana also shared their views during the meeting. Senior officers, including Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, and Heads of Departments from all departments, were present.