Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the Agriculture Department has set an example in farmers’ welfare and empowerment, while the dedication of its officers and employees has helped Madhya Pradesh emerge as the country’s food basket. From traditional farming to technological innovation and agro-based industries, the department is working closely with farmers to strengthen the state’s agricultural economy.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, “Agriculture in Madhya Pradesh is not merely the name of a department; it is also the name of development. The state’s prosperity is rooted in agriculture, and its path to development runs through the Agriculture Department”. He said that the department has played a significant role in transforming Madhya Pradesh and overcoming the tag of a BIMARU state. Its officers and employees ensure that government agricultural schemes and policies move beyond files and reach farmers in the fields.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed a programme at Ravindra Bhavan on Monday organised to felicitate him following the promotion of government employees of the Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Department. He inaugurated the programme by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Officers, employees and representatives of employee organisations welcomed him with floral garlands and presented him with a traditional plough. A workshop-cum-training programme on e-Vikas, Digital Agriculture and the Bhavantar Payment Scheme was also organised on the occasion.
State Government Stands with Agriculture Department Personnel at Every Step
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said he was pleased that the officers and employees of the Agriculture Department had been promoted. He appreciated their continued dedication despite waiting for more than a decade for promotions. The state government has extended promotion benefits to 3,357 government employees at one time. These include 1,725 employees of the Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Department, 1,439 of the Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, 149 of Agricultural Engineering, 36 of Seed Certification and 8 of the Seed Corporation. In addition, 44 youths were given compassionate appointment letters as Assistant Grade-III employees.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said the state government stands firmly with the officers and employees of the department and is committed to resolving their issues.
India is Transforming under Prime Minister Modi’s Leadership
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that India is undergoing rapid transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that over the past 12 years, the Prime Minister has taken several difficult decisions and led the country into a new era.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, referring to India’s performance at the Asian Games 2026, recently concluded in Japan, that India secured fourth position in terms of the number of medals. He congratulated the medal-winning athletes on behalf of the state government. He said the state government, in keeping with Prime Minister Modi’s vision, has simplified and made the functioning of government departments more accessible and transparent.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s agricultural achievements, that the state procured 104 lakh metric tonnes of wheat from nearly 1.4 million farmers this year, securing the top position in the country.
Over One Lakh Government Posts to Be Filled Next Year
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said there would be no pending cases of compassionate appointments in the near future. Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) will be conducted every year for promotions, while recruitment will continue to fill vacancies arising from promotions in a timely manner. He said that more than 1,500 posts in the Mandi Board—including 600 Mandi Inspectors, 50 Sub-Engineers, 30 Secretaries and 100 Data Entry Operators—will be filled through fresh recruitment in 2026. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said the state government has so far provided employment to youth against more than 85,000 government posts and has set a target of filling over one lakh additional government posts next year.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav Understands the Aspirations of Farmers: Minister Kansana
Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Shri Edal Singh Kansana said Chief Minister Dr. Yadav understood the concerns of government employees and addressed them by clearing the way for promotions. He said that as the son of a farmer, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav understands the aspirations of the state’s farmers and is firmly committed to doubling their income. Minister Shri Kansana urged Agriculture Department officers and employees to ensure that all schemes introduced for farmers’ welfare are implemented fully on the ground.
Clear Decisions by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav Cleared the Way for Promotions
Secretary, Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, Shri Nishant Warwade said that the firm resolve and clear decisions of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav had cleared the way for promotions that had remained stalled for more than a decade. He said that the recruitment process for various posts in the Agriculture Department is underway. During the Krishak Kalyan Varsh, the Chief Minister has provided a major benefit to department employees alongside his focus on farmers’ prosperity.
Director of Agriculture Shri Umashankar Bhargava expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and all the guests on behalf of the department’s officers and employees. A large number of officers and employees of the Agriculture Department were present at the programme.
